Lawson Lundell's Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Blog follows new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.
Practice Expertise
- Commercial Law
- Banking and Debt Financing
- Real Estate
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Law
- Banking and Debt Financing
- Real Estate
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Profile
Brendan advises clients on a broad range of real property matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, development, rezoning, subdivision, financing, commercial leasing, and licensing of real estate professionals. He regularly assists clients with corporate and partnership structuring, transactions and reorganizations, including drafting and negotiating partnership, joint venture, and shareholder agreements.
Brendan has acted as lead development counsel on a variety of development projects in the Lower Mainland and throughout British Columbia, including multi-tower mixed-use developments, residential condo and purpose-built rental projects, industrial strata developments, business parks and projects on First Nations land. He also routinely provides real estate support for syndicates of major financial institutions providing high-value funding for some of the most notable development projects in British Columbia, from popular golf resort communities to iconic Downtown Vancouver high-rises.
Brendan assists clients with unique and often complex real estate issues involving Crown land, First Nations, railways, pipelines, mines, hydroelectric and wind power generation and transmission facilities, biogas facilities, port and dock facilities and contaminated sites. He frequently advises clients on the commercial and real property aspects of district energy and waste heat recovery projects in and outside of British Columbia. He is also consulted by government, regulatory bodies and professional associations with respect to legislation, regulation and practice matters.
Brendan has worked with a wide range of clients from entrepreneurs and investors to real estate developers, public and private companies, pension and private equity funds, municipal governments, utilities, unions, foundations and other not-for-profit entities. Clients appreciate his practical, business-minded advice, interest in the intricacies of their organizations, and ability to provide big-picture, strategic thinking within the context of their unique operational realities.
Brendan has acted as lead development counsel on a variety of development projects in the Lower Mainland and throughout British Columbia, including multi-tower mixed-use developments, residential condo and purpose-built rental projects, industrial strata developments, business parks and projects on First Nations land. He also routinely provides real estate support for syndicates of major financial institutions providing high-value funding for some of the most notable development projects in British Columbia, from popular golf resort communities to iconic Downtown Vancouver high-rises.
Brendan assists clients with unique and often complex real estate issues involving Crown land, First Nations, railways, pipelines, mines, hydroelectric and wind power generation and transmission facilities, biogas facilities, port and dock facilities and contaminated sites. He frequently advises clients on the commercial and real property aspects of district energy and waste heat recovery projects in and outside of British Columbia. He is also consulted by government, regulatory bodies and professional associations with respect to legislation, regulation and practice matters.
Brendan has worked with a wide range of clients from entrepreneurs and investors to real estate developers, public and private companies, pension and private equity funds, municipal governments, utilities, unions, foundations and other not-for-profit entities. Clients appreciate his practical, business-minded advice, interest in the intricacies of their organizations, and ability to provide big-picture, strategic thinking within the context of their unique operational realities.
Bar Admissions
Called to the British Columbia Bar, 2014
Education
University of British Columbia, J.D., 2013
University of British Columbia, B.A., 2010
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Law
- Banking and Debt Financing
- Real Estate
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Professional Career
Professional Associations
Rankings & Recognition
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2023-2026: 'Ones to Watch' - Mergers & Acquisitions Law
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2022-2026: 'Ones to Watch' - Real Estate Law
Professional Activities and Experience
* BC Financial Services Authority, Legal Update Course Instructor (2024)
* BC Real Estate Association, Standard Forms Committee Member / CBA Representative (2022 - Present)
* CBABC Real Estate Committee, Member (2022 - Present)
* BC Financial Services Authority, Legal Update Content Author (2021 - Present)
* Real Estate Council of British Columbia / BC Financial Services Authority, Clauses Review Committee Member, 2020 - Present
* Urban Development Institute (UDI), Member
* Law Society of British Columbia, Member
* Canadian Bar Association, Member
* Vancouver Bar Association, Member
* Kelowna Bar Association, Member
Rankings & Recognition
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2023-2026: 'Ones to Watch' - Mergers & Acquisitions Law
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2022-2026: 'Ones to Watch' - Real Estate Law
Professional Activities and Experience
* BC Financial Services Authority, Legal Update Course Instructor (2024)
* BC Real Estate Association, Standard Forms Committee Member / CBA Representative (2022 - Present)
* CBABC Real Estate Committee, Member (2022 - Present)
* BC Financial Services Authority, Legal Update Content Author (2021 - Present)
* Real Estate Council of British Columbia / BC Financial Services Authority, Clauses Review Committee Member, 2020 - Present
* Urban Development Institute (UDI), Member
* Law Society of British Columbia, Member
* Canadian Bar Association, Member
* Vancouver Bar Association, Member
* Kelowna Bar Association, Member
Blogs
North of 60 Blog
Our North of 60 Blog provides commentary on current legal trends and developments, and legislative updates affecting businesses in Northern Canada.
Pensions and Employee Benefits Law Blog
Lawson Lundell's Pension and Employee Benefits Law Blog provides updates on the most recent legal developments impacting pension and employee benefit plans. We cover a range of topics, including recent case law and changes to relevant provincial and federal legislation.
Privacy & Data Management Blog
This blog is authored by members of the Privacy & Data Management Department. We follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. We follow emerging issues, legal developments, and new technology as they impact privacy and data management. We will focus on how organizations can protect, manage and innovate with information considering the various risks, regulatory and governance requirements.
Real Estate Law Blog
Our Real Estate Law Blog provides brief commentary on current legal trends and developments affecting your business. The topics addressed in Lawson Lundell's Real Estate Law Blog are of interest to commercial real estate developers, real estate and strata agents, investors, landlords and tenants, as well as a variety of industry groups.
The Business Law Blog
This blog is authored by members of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. We intend to follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. The wide range of experience among the members of our litigation group will provide a diverse and insightful examination of current legal trends and topics. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.
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