Norton Rose Fulbright, Real Estate | Chambers Canada Profile

About

Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright

Our real estate team offers services in all facets of the commercial real estate field. Our lawyers provide advice to lending institutions, life insurance companies, pension funds and their advisors, real estate investment trusts, Crown corporations, various levels of government, land developers, contractors, property managers, asset managers, landlords and tenants on a variety of issues on a daily basis. We have built strong and long-term relationships with a wide range of clients in the industry.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Alberta

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright has a distinguished Calgary practice with notable experience representing regional and national clients in a range of real estate transactions. The firm is recognised for its knowledge of acquisitions, leasing and financing matters, with additional experience of development, joint venture and co-ownership agreements. It is frequently sought out to advise on all aspects of development projects, including land acquisition, construction contracts and planning approvals. The team is equally well positioned to handle the real estate components of significant infrastructure and energy projects, and offers further expertise in real estate restructuring arrangements.

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Work Highlights

Norton Rose Fulbright represented the University of Calgary in its acquisition of a majority of the University Innovation Quarter.

Strengths

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The team has strong market knowledge and national reach.

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We find the Norton Rose team to be very collaborative.

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The extreme depth of resources and knowledge available from the lawyers at the firm is a strength.

Real Estate respondent
Canada

The firm's understanding of the sector allows them to provide practical, business-focused advice.

Real Estate respondent
Canada

The team has strong market knowledge and national reach.

Real Estate respondent
Canada

We find the Norton Rose team to be very collaborative.

Real Estate respondent
Canada

The extreme depth of resources and knowledge available from the lawyers at the firm is a strength.

Real Estate respondent
Canada

The firm's understanding of the sector allows them to provide practical, business-focused advice.

Real Estate respondent
Canada

Notable Practitioners

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Michael Bolitho

Band 2

Michael Bolitho is active on a wide array of real estate development matters, from purchases and sales to commercial leasing, where he acts for both landlords and developers.

He is hard-working and dedicated to his clients.

Michael is extremely knowledgeable, precise and responsive.

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Annette Lambert

Band 3

Annette Lambert has a robust reputation for her commercial real estate practice, with a number of corporate clients, as well as financial and educational institutions, relying upon her advice when it comes to transactional and development work.

Her knowledge and recommendations help navigate complex transactions.

She is very attentive and provides good advice.

Annette is exceptional, she understands how to approach the transactions and is very practical.

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Kamil Umar

Band 3

Kamil Umar is based in Calgary and has deep experience in sales and acquisitions, restructuring and franchising matters for clients. He is regularly engaged by developers and institutional investors.

Kamil is a great drafter and clear communicator.

He understands real estate from a business perspective.

He is very smart and client-focused.

His thoroughness fosters positive outcomes.

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Andrew Avery

Associates to watch

Andrew Avery is a senior associate in Norton Rose Fulbright's Calgary real estate team. He is experienced across a variety of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions and leasing.

He is incredibly knowledgeable.

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