Commercial Real Estate

Few law firms in Alberta can point to over 115 years of history combined with a strong emphasis on commercial real estate.

Our real estate lawyers are some of the most experienced and respected in the province, and our long-standing relationships with all the major stakeholders has made us a heavyweight in the industry. We continue to work every day to be worthy of the reputation our professional services have garnered over the years.

Change and disruption are the norms in commercial real estate in Alberta, and we have weathered our share of the peaks and valleys. We stood alongside our clients during the energy crisis in Alberta in the mid-1980’s, and again in the financial crisis of 2008. We experienced with our clients the real estate boom of the early 2000’s. Our firm has provided advice and support to our clients in all phases of the real estate cycles, always with a focus on cost-effective and successful outcomes.

We have experience in all sectors of the commercial real estate market including retail, multi-family, office, industrial, condominium, land development and hospitality in both Edmonton and Calgary. We understand the variety of stakeholders involved, and we act for buyers and sellers, developers, commercial lenders, joint ventures, landlords and tenants. Every transaction in each sector possesses unique nuances, and we know how to navigate them.

We are frequently involved in the following types of transactions;

  • Major dispositions and acquisitions of all types of commercial real estate;
  • Complex commercial financings for both lenders and borrowers;
  • Major land developments and assistance with development agreements and municipal matters;
  • Subdivision applications and development appeals;
  • Multi-family, commercial and industrial condominium developments;
  • Acting for condominium corporations in all matters;
  • Landlord and tenant matters and commercial lease negotiations;
  • Structuring syndications, joint ventures and limited partnerships.
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Areas of Practice

Commercial Lending

We manage high stakes deals where the turnaround is fast. When the money is moving, we are too.

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Intellectual Property and Information Technology

Bishop & McKenzie has acted for some of Alberta’s largest software developers.

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Condominium Property Law

It’s no secret that Condominium Property Law has seen its fair share of changes. And with change comes questions, stress and new obstacles.

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Our Lawyers in Commercial Real Estate

Immo D. Sintenis, portrait photo

Practice Areas

  • Commercial Real Estate,
  • Condominium Property Law,
  • Residential Real Estate,
  • Corporate Law and Business Transactions
Jeff H. Larson, portrait photo

Practice Areas

  • Commercial Real Estate,
  • Residential Real Estate,
  • Commercial Property Leasing,
  • Commercial Lending
Scott R. Tilley, portrait photo

Practice Areas

  • Corporate Law and Business Transactions,
  • Commercial Real Estate,
  • Purchase and Sale of a Business,
  • Commercial Lending,
  • Commercial Property Leasing
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Practice Areas

  • Commercial Real Estate,
  • Purchase and Sale of a Business,
  • Wills. Estates. Trusts.,
  • Corporate Law and Business Transactions,
  • Residential Real Estate
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Practice Areas

  • Commercial Lending,
  • Commercial Real Estate,
  • Purchase and Sale of a Business,
  • Commercial Property Leasing,
  • Intellectual Property and Information Technology,
  • Corporate Law and Business Transactions
Vikas Chadha, portrait photo

Practice Areas

  • Commercial Real Estate,
  • Corporate Law and Business Transactions,
  • Commercial Lending
Mark J. Baergen, portrait photo

Practice Areas

  • Corporate Law and Business Transactions,
  • Commercial Real Estate,
  • Purchase and Sale of a Business,
  • Commercial Lending,
  • Commercial Property Leasing,
  • Residential Real Estate
Joshua S. Fortier, portrait photo

Practice Areas

  • Purchase and Sale of a Business,
  • Wills. Estates. Trusts.,
  • Corporate Law and Business Transactions,
  • Residential Real Estate,
  • Commercial Real Estate
S. Wayne Johnson, portrait photo

Practice Areas

  • Commercial Property Leasing,
  • Condominium Property Law,
  • Commercial Real Estate
Armand J. Moss, KC, portrait photo

Practice Areas

  • Commercial Lending,
  • Commercial Real Estate
Hannah A. Schmakeit, portrait photo

Practice Areas

  • Condominium Property Law,
  • Commercial Property Leasing,
  • Purchase and Sale of a Business,
  • Employment Law,
  • Commercial Lending,
  • Residential Real Estate,
  • Corporate Law and Business Transactions,
  • Wills. Estates. Trusts.,
  • Commercial Real Estate
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Practice Areas

  • Intellectual Property and Information Technology,
  • Insolvency and Corporate Reorganizations,
  • Purchase and Sale of a Business,
  • Commercial Lending,
  • Corporate Law and Business Transactions,
  • Commercial Real Estate