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Lawson Lundell LLP

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Real Estate + Development Law, Lawson Lundell LLP

A BC business law firm for real estate development and land deals.

The Real Estate Group acts for developers, investors, and pension funds on acquisitions, land assemblies, mixed-use projects, and strata wind-ups. Peter Tolensky heads the group from Vancouver.

LSBCChambers Band 2Legal 500215+ lawyers

1886

Firm founded (Victoria)

215+

Lawyers

4

Offices in Western + Northern Canada

Band 2

Chambers Canada, BC Real Estate

Meet Lawson Lundell LLP

Lawson Lundell is a Western Canada business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, and Yellowknife. The firm traces its roots to 1886 in Victoria and opened in Vancouver in 1910. It now has more than 215 lawyers.

The Real Estate Group acts for developers, institutional and private investors, pension funds, contractors, and government agencies. Work covers commercial, industrial, institutional, residential, and mixed-use property. Common matters include acquisitions and sales, large land assemblies, rezoning and municipal approvals, joint ventures, and financing.

The group also handles strata property work, including strata titled project sales and strata wind-ups. Peter Tolensky heads the group from Vancouver. Edward Wilson is ranked by Chambers as a senior figure in strata wind-ups and development. Maxwell Carroll and Chad Travis advise on mixed-use projects, acquisitions, and financing. Jack Yong serves Asia-Pacific clients and provides services in Chinese.

Chambers Canada ranks the firm Band 2 for Real Estate in British Columbia, a ranking it has held for 11 years. The firm is also recognized by Legal 500 Canada, Best Lawyers in Canada, and the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.

Credentials

Law Society of British ColumbiaChambers Canada ranked (Band 2, BC Real Estate)Legal 500 Canada rankedBest Lawyers in Canada

Why work with Lawson Lundell

01

Land assembly and rezoning

A multiplex or small-scale multi-unit project often starts with assembling adjacent lots and getting the zoning changed. The Real Estate Group handles large land assemblies, municipal approvals, and rezoning, so the legal side of a development site is in one place.

02

Strata wind-ups and project sales

When an older building is being acquired and redeveloped, a strata wind-up may be needed. Edward Wilson is ranked by Chambers for strata wind-ups and development, and the group handles strata titled project sales directly.

03

Developer and investor clients

The group acts for developers, institutional and private investors, and pension funds on acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing. That mix is useful when a multiplex project brings in equity partners or construction financing.

04

Mandarin-language service

Jack Yong serves Asia-Pacific clients and provides services in Chinese, which helps when an owner, investor, or partner on a Vancouver project speaks Mandarin.

Frequently asked questions

Does Lawson Lundell handle land assembly for a multiplex project?
Yes. The Real Estate Group handles large land assemblies, rezoning, and municipal approvals, which are common first steps when combining lots for a multi-unit project.
Can they help with strata wind-ups?
Yes. The group handles strata titled project sales and strata wind-ups. Edward Wilson is ranked by Chambers Canada specifically for strata wind-ups and development work.
Is this firm a fit for a small multiplex, or only large deals?
Lawson Lundell is a full-service firm that acts for developers, pension funds, and large investors on sizeable transactions. It is best suited to multiplex owners running a development-grade deal — land assembly, rezoning, joint ventures, or financing — rather than a single straightforward purchase.

Reach the Real Estate Group through lawsonlundell.com if your multiplex deal involves land assembly, rezoning, a joint venture, or a strata wind-up.

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