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Richards Buell Sutton LLP

Real Estate

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Richards Buell Sutton LLP

Rankings

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Real Estate - British Columbia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Richards Buell Sutton is a solid law firm that assists with commercial real estate matters from its Surrey and Vancouver offices. The team is often retained by banking clients on financing transactions, as well as advising developers on the purchase and sale of real estate across British Columbia. It also counsels clients on corporate structuring in the sector.
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Work Highlights

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  • Richards Buell Sutton represented MCAP Financial Corporation in the financing of a construction project of 186 rental apartment and townhouse units in 3 buildings, as well as underground parking.

Strengths

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  • The firm provides advice that is consistently practical and commercially sensitive.

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  • It is a great team, with strong communication and excellent technical expertise.

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  • RBS is very responsive and client-oriented.

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  • Richards Buell Sutton has very strong real estate law experience and a strong understanding of our particular needs.

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  • The firm has strong customer service, expertise in all facets and is up to date with the latest industry happenings.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sharon White KC
    Sharon White KC

    Sharon White KC

    Sharon White KC is co-leader of the law firm's real estate group and has a reputable real estate development practice. Her clients include Crown corporations and property developers, and she has a particular strength with regard to transactions concerning mixed-use developments.

    • She is thorough and very knowledgeable in her field.

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    • She provides excellent advice and technical drafting.

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    • Sharon provides excellent strategic advice and oversight of her team. We relish the opportunities we have to work with her directly on complicated matters.

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  • Aneez Devji
    Aneez Devji

    Aneez Devji

    Aneez Devji has a strong profile for his expertise in commercial and residential real estate matters, acting for clients on M&A work, leasing agreements and real estate finance. Aneez is the managing partner of Richards Buell Sutton.

    • Aneez is detail-oriented, responsive and provides high quality work. It is a pleasure to work with him.

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    • He is highly knowledgeable, relationship-oriented and has an ability to problem solve.

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    • Aneez is an incredible lawyer and great at what he does.

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  • Mark Baron
    Mark Baron

    Mark Baron

    Mark Baron is noted for his commercial real estate practice, including his experience in financings and acquisitions. His clients include notable life insurance companies and banks. He serves as co-leader of the firm's real estate practice.

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  • Benjamin Hagen
    Benjamin Hagen

    Benjamin Hagen

    Benjamin Hagen sits in the firm's real estate and real estate development groups and advises on an array of development and financing matters.

    • He continually provides practical advice that is well reasoned and grounded in commercial reality.

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    • Ben is very responsive and takes a practical solution-oriented approach on files.

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    • Ben is a fantastic lawyer and extremely skilled at what he does.

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