LAWYER PROFILE

Greg Umbach

Canada 2026

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate

British Columbia

11 years ranked

About

Provided by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Greg is recommended by domestic and international property owners, developers, investors and lenders in all matters relating to real estate in British Columbia, Canada. He has experience in transactions involving buying, selling, leasing, financing and development of commercial real estate relating to shopping centres, hotels, apartment buildings, office buildings, industrial properties and resource development in power and mining projects. Greg also acts for developers of commercial developments and large projects. He also provides day-to-day legal advice for landlords and tenants.

Career

Adjunct professor in the Law Faculty of the University of British Columbia for 20 years, teaching real estate transactions and a, member of the editorial board for the British Columbia Real Estate Practice Manual.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Real Estate - British Columbia

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Greg Umbach capably assists with transactions across residential, commercial, industrial and hospitality developments in BC. His client roster comprises lenders, borrowers and developers. He also has knowledge of subdivisions and municipal approval processes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He has a very broad skill set, he is practical and easy to work with.
Real EstateChambers Canada Guide
He is easy to work with, provides sound legal advice and is very responsive.
Real EstateChambers Canada Guide
He is rational, realistic and is consistently trusted with complex transactions.
Real EstateChambers Canada Guide
His client service is excellent.
Real EstateChambers Canada Guide