Department profile
Sampson Davie Fane Volpiana LLP

Real Estate

Canada Guide 2026 : British Columbia


Sampson Davie Fane Volpiana LLP

Rankings

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Real Estate - British Columbia

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Sampson Davie Fane Volpiana is a respected boutique real estate law firm based in Vancouver. The team consists of experienced practitioners who capably advise on a host of real estate issues, including development, leasing and financing transactions involving all major asset classes.

Work Highlights

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  • Sampson Davie Fane Volpiana counselled Westminster Management Corporation on all of its real estate and joint venture development opportunities, including acquisitions, financings, leasing and limited partnership agreements.

Strengths

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  • I love how responsive the team are, so client-focused; it's a real pleasure working with them.

    Real Estate respondentCanada
  • The firm is efficient and focused on the business solution.

    Real Estate respondentCanada
  • The team specialises in real estate and provides personalised service.

    Real Estate respondentCanada
  • Sampson Davie Fane Volpiana has a masterful grasp of local law and regulations specific to real estate.

    Real Estate respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2John Sampson
    Band 2John Sampson

    John Sampson

    John Sampson is skilled at handling all facets of real estate development, such as purchases, sales, financings and leasing, particularly for tower and master plan mixed-use community developments.

    • He is very good at identifying issues.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
    • John has strong commercial awareness and gets the bigger picture.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
    • He has a long standing history of giving excellent advice.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
  • Band 3Neil Davie
    Band 3Neil Davie

    Neil Davie

    Neil Davie has a diverse Vancouver-based practice which encompasses the full range of commercial real estate mandates, from financings to sales. He is notably active on leasing matters for industrial and commercial properties, acting for both landlords and tenants.
    • Neil Davie adds a lot of value.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
    • He has a very good demeanour and cooperative style, he focuses on getting deals done.

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    • Neil provides very good, strategic advice.

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  • Band 5Alexander Fane
    Band 5Alexander Fane

    Alexander Fane

    Alexander Fane is a partner at Sampson Davie Fane Volpiana and is a particularly valuable adviser on mixed-use developments throughout British Columbia.

    • He is very responsive and very knowledgeable.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
  • Band 5Liza Volpiana
    Band 5Liza Volpiana

    Liza Volpiana

    Liza Volpiana advises clients on the full gamut of commercial real estate matters, with a wealth of expertise in handling transactional work, development projects and municipal law matters, particularly for residential and industrial assets.

    • She is very strong at drafting and is able to reach solutions in a timely manner.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
  • Up and ComingHerman Li
    Up and ComingHerman Li

    Herman Li

    Herman Li operates a respectable real estate practice in BC, specialising in land acquisitions, municipal approvals and financing for residential developments.

    • He is very technical, very detail-oriented and a quick study.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
    • He deeply understands our business.

      Real Estate respondentCanada

Ranked Individuals at Sampson Davie Fane Volpiana LLP (5)

British Columbia

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