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Mark Christensen

Mark Christensen

Canada 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Mark leads the firm’s Real Property & Planning Group in Calgary. His practice primarily focuses on commercial real estate transactions in all asset classes. He regularly acts for major Canadian developers, lenders, and borrowers as they navigate complex commercial acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and financial lending issues.

Mark provides practical and actionable counsel during all aspects of land assembly, financing and leasing. He also acts for lenders and borrowers during the procurement of construction and acquisition loans, and guides his clients through issues related to corporate and ownership matters, including partnership, joint venture and co-ownership agreements.

Mark has specialized experience working on deals surrounding senior assisted living spaces, and has represented owners and operators of both private and government-funded facilities. Clients turn to Mark for deals involving various governmental departments as well as intricate privacy, tax and employment issues.

Career

Alberta, 2004.

Professional Memberships

Calgary chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties; International Council of Shopping Centres.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Real Estate - Alberta

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Mark Christensen is head of the Alberta real estate team at McCarthy Tétrault, and he continues to grow his reputation in the market. He is regularly engaged on real estate transactions and developments.

Strengths

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  • He has great attention to detail, drafting and project management skills.

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  • He is quick in his thinking.

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  • It strikes me that he is very well known in the industry, which means a lot gets done efficiently.

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  • He is exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced.

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