The British Columbia Court of Appeal agreed with the judge at trial that a $28.8 million contract of purchase and sale should not be enforced, being tainted by the illegality of the purchasers’ fraudulent conduct. The Court considered the following conclusions at trial which remained unchallenged on appeal: That a “rent reduction schedule” and a companion “leaseContinue reading “Youyi Group Holdings (Canada) Ltd. v. Brentwood Lanes Canada Ltd., 2020 BCCA 130”
Looking at Woodward’s: 10 years later
Built in 1903, when there were 60,000 people living in the city, Woodward’s was geographically split between the premier downtown shopping destinations to the west and the concentration of transient housing and brothels to the east, providing goods to working- and middle-class residents.The original building’s history itself runs analogous to that of the City of Vancouver; the spinningContinue reading “Looking at Woodward’s: 10 years later”
0790482 B.C. Ltd. v. KBK No. 11 Ventures Ltd., 2021 BCSC 1761
After approximately six years of delay, the Plaintiff in this putative class action sought to significantly amend its claim to expand the class definition, add new claims of negligence claiming damages for pure economic loss resulting from dangerous defects, and to add a number of new parties. Many of the claims were duplicative of otherContinue reading “0790482 B.C. Ltd. v. KBK No. 11 Ventures Ltd., 2021 BCSC 1761”
Real Estate Transactions and Development
Overview Our People Insights Overview We provide comprehensive legal solutions for the most complex real estate projects, guiding clients with foresight and care through every stage of development, from acquisitions and approvals to financing and construction. With decades of experience, unrivalled industry knowledge and a reputation for creative problem-solving, lawyers in our real estate practiceContinue reading “Real Estate Transactions and Development”
Hans Gustavson
Biography Hans is a solicitor with a primary focus on real estate, development, and corporate commercial matters. His practice includes advising on property development, leasing, acquisitions, sales, financing, and zoning. He also assists clients with corporate and commercial matters, such as incorporations, asset and share purchase agreements, and shareholder agreements. Prior to his legal career,Continue reading “Hans Gustavson”
Laura Danton
Biography During law school, Laura held several leadership positions with the Allard Law Women’s Caucus including Suit Up Campaign Organizer and Executive Director of Communications. She also served as an Assistant Editor at the UBC Law Review. While pursuing her JD, Laura worked as a researcher for a consulting firm that advises emerging technology startups.Continue reading “Laura Danton”
James S. McRae
Biography James S. McRae real estate practice is wide-ranging and involves complex development and redevelopment projects, including air-space parcelling. He has extensive experience with the acquisition of and sale of residential, commercial, industrial and mixed use properties, together with strata title development, land assemblies, and commercial, mixed use and residential subdivisions. James S. McRae alsoContinue reading “James S. McRae”
Jordan E. Langlois
Biography Jordan E. Langlois practice is primarily focused on corporate and commercial matters, with a focus on real estate related transactions. He regularly provides legal advice to clients engaging in real property financing, acquisitions and sales, development, leasing, property taxation and related general corporate matters. Jordan’s practice also covers general corporate commercial law with anContinue reading “Jordan E. Langlois”
E. Neil Kornfeld, K.C.
Biography Neil Kornfeld, K.C. is a highly regarded real estate lawyer, acting for commercial and residential developers on the acquisition and redevelopment of noteworthy and unique sites in British Columbia. His work involves complex development and redevelopment projects, including density transfers, matters of heritage preservation, land assemblies, and re-zonings. Neil Kornfeld, K.C. also maintains anContinue reading “E. Neil Kornfeld, K.C.”
Douglas B. Hyndman
Biography A founding partner of Kornfeld LLP, Douglas Hyndman brings a wealth of expertise to the firm in foreclosure and loan enforcement and corporate reorganizations for clients in the hospitality, real estate and motor vehicle industries. As counsel, Doug has represented clients before courts at all levels, including the Supreme Court of Canada, the FederalContinue reading “Douglas B. Hyndman”