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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Real Estate

Canada Guide 2027 : Alberta


Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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Osler’s Alberta Real Estate lawyers are proactive, deal-oriented advisors who understand the cyclical nature of the businesses and industries driving Alberta’s economy. Osler’s real estate group provides commercially aware legal advice on complex commercial real estate developments, acquisitions, financings and dispositions in connection with industrial and manufacturing sites, office properties, residential developments, retail and mixed-use commercial centres, multi-family residential developments and condominiums. Clients include major energy sector participants headquartered in Alberta as well as real estate developers, pension funds, telecommunications providers, and publicly traded real estate companies with assets across Canada.

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Real Estate - Alberta

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is renowned for its strong track record assisting clients in a wide range of real estate deals. The team stands out for its capabilities in the energy sector, particularly on pipeline-related transactions, as well as on financings, leasing and acquisitions.

Work Highlights

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  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt continued to serve as counsel to Apollo Funds and BC Partners in Canada in the acquisition of a majority interest in GFL Environmental, a deal involving hundreds of owned and leased sites across Canada.

Strengths

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  • Osler is very strong in complex real estate legal matters.

    Real Estate respondentCanada
  • The firm's ability to articulate, communicate and strategise on both legal and commercial matters has been invaluable.

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  • Osler has a great understanding of the client's goals and objectives and is knowledgeable in real estate transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jay Geers
    Band 2Jay Geers

    Jay Geers

    Jay Geers provides effective counsel on a variety of real estate issues. His work includes assisting with the purchase and sale of office, residential and industrial premises.

    • Jay is a master of his craft with tremendous technical breadth coupled with a pragmatic approach.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
    • Jay is proactive in spotting potential issues and understands business.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
    • He is very analytical, thoughtful and provides good business solutions.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
  • Band 3Bryce Kustra
    Band 3Bryce Kustra

    Bryce Kustra

    Bryce Kustra of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is regularly active on real estate mandates pertaining to infrastructure and energy projects, with experience advising on finance, acquisitions and developments. He is based in Calgary.

    • Bryce is exceptional to work with.

      Real Estate respondentCanada

Ranked Individuals at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (2)

Alberta

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