LAWYER PROFILE

Peter Tolensky

Canada 2026

Lawson Lundell LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate

British Columbia

11 years ranked

About

Provided by Lawson Lundell LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Real Estate

Career

Peter Tolensky chairs Lawson Lundell's Real Estate Group. His clients include pension funds, utility, mining and pipeline companies and private entities to whom he provides advice on a variety of real estate and corporate structuring matters for all types of projects. Peter also leads our commercial leasing team that negotiates a high volume of retail, office and industrial leases for landlords and tenants.

Professional Memberships

Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia, Adjunct Professor

British Columbia Land Title Practice Board, Editorial Board (2023 – Present)

Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, Member (2000 – Present)

British Columbia Due Diligence Deskbook, Contributing author

CBA/BCLS Air-Space Subdivision Task Force, Co-Chair

Law Society of British Columbia, Member (2000 – Present)

Urban Development Institute, Member and Speaker

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Member and Speaker

International Council of Shopping Centers, Member

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Real Estate - British Columbia

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Peter Tolensky heads the real estate group of Lawson Lundell from his base in Vancouver, from where he offers clients deep knowledge of corporate transactions and structures, in addition to his experience handling lease negotiations for landlords and tenants in industrial and commercial properties.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He has a deep knowledge of the industry, and the balance required between good legal practice and practical application.
Real EstateChambers Canada Guide
He is very smart, knowledgeable and definitely our go-to when we need someone in our corner.
Real EstateChambers Canada Guide
He is not shy to fight for his client's best interests.
Real EstateChambers Canada Guide