Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Real Estate - British Columbia
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
The team are strong communicators on complex issues and creative thinkers.
The firm's knowledge of the British Columbia political and legal landscape is very deep.
Richards Buell Sutton strives to provide cohesive and seamless advice.
The team understands that everything needs to come together to make an agreement work.
The legal advice provided by Richards Buell Sutton is pragmatic and the turnaround time is very good.
Work Highlights
Richards Buell Sutton acted for Manulife on the financing of a 3/4 acre site in downtown Vancouver, including large-scale title reports, lease reviews and escrow provisions.
Notable practitioners
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.
We are incredibly pleased with Sharon's work.
Sharon is a pleasure to deal with.
We can always trust that she will get us over the line, even with tight deadlines.
She is very client-centric and responsive.
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 managing partner of the firm's Vancouver office and co-leader of the firm's real estate practice.
He is always available to pick up the phone and respond urgently when needed.
He is experienced and highly capable in complex situations and structures.
Aneez Devji has a growing 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 provides good commercial insights.
Aneez is really good at getting back to me and understands my needs when it comes to quick turnaround.
He is knowledgeable and great at identifying potential risks and issues.