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Hot Topics in Real Estate Development
October 7th, 2015 • UBC Robson Square • Vancouver, BC
Live Webinar also available!
Chaired byDarren Donnelly Clark Wilson LLP
Approved by
the Law Society of BC
for 6.5 hours of
professional development credits
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Darren Donnelly, Partner, Clark Wilson LLP, Vancouver, BC. Darren is Chair of his firm’s Commercial Real Estate Group, and has direct experience with a variety of real estate development issues and circumstances including major rezonings, mixed-use developments, strata titled hotel offerings, air space subdivision, builders liens, amalgamation of strata corporations, seniors housing, water lots, local and international marketing of British Columbia projects, urban
and rural bare-land subdivision, insolvency and public-private partnerships. He also acts frequently on commercial real estate transactions including the purchase, sale and financing of office, retail, apartment and hotel properties, on behalf of a range of owners, from individuals and syndications to institutional investors. Darren led the development of CWRealEstate.ca (formerly known as BCRELinks.com), a valuable resource and service for the local real estate industry. Darren appears in the current Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a leading lawyer in the area of property development.
FacultySarah Batut, Associate, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Vancouver, BC. Sarah is an associate in the Business Group at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin in Vancouver. She has comprehensive experience in real estate transactions including acquisitions and sales, subdivisions (including airspace subdivisions), development of mixed-use, commercial and residential projects, and commercial leasing. Sarah also has experience in various corporate and commercial practices.
Sarah is an executive member of the Vancouver Bar association and is a member of the Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Woman (CREW).
John Doolan, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP, Vancouver, BC. Mr. Doolan practises in his firm’s Real Property & Planning Group and is co-head of its National Environmental, Regulatory & Aboriginal Group. Mr. Doolan’s experience includes advising on major projects and infrastructure development, structuring transactions, acquisitions and dispositions, partnerships and joint ventures, financing, real estate development, and leasing. He has considerable knowledge
and experience in Aboriginal law, including with respect to project development, relationships with First Nations, land tenures, and transactions and commercial agreements involving First Nations. He represents business enterprises and acts for First Nations and First Nation groups on economic development matters. Mr. Doolan acts for the Tsawwassen First Nation on structuring, planning, economic development and leasing matters in the implementation of its 2009 treaty and for the First Nations Tax Commission on the proposed new First Nations Property Ownership legislation. He is recognized as a leading lawyer in Aboriginal Law in Canada for 2015 by Chambers & Partners, and is included in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a leading lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal law and property development, and as one of “Canada’s Leading Infrastructure Lawyers” in the October 2011 Lexpert special edition.
David Longcroft, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver, BC. David is the National Practice Group Leader of his firm’s Commercial Real Estate Group. His practice includes institutional investment transactions, hotel management matters, industrial infrastructure projects and mixed use developments. David’s wide range of clients include national and local developers, publicly listed real estate companies, institutional investors, securities underwriters and mining,
forestry and railway companies. He has developed considerable expertise in specialized areas of real estate law, including the use of air space parcel subdivisions in the context of mixed use projects. David has been actively involved in the Vancouver CBA Real Property Subsection and the Urban Land Institute, and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada and The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.
Matthew Swanson, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver, BC. Matthew’s practice covers all aspects of corporate, commercial and civil litigation, including contracts, real estate, construction and franchise litigation. Matthew has appeared as lead counsel in trials, summary trials, commercial arbitrations and mediations. He has acted for some of British Columbia’s and Canada’s leading companies, including real estate developers and brokerages, landlords, franchisors and
financial institutions, as well as companies involved in all levels of the construction industry. Matthew is a frequent author and speaker. He has published in BC Business, Building.ca, the Journal of Commerce, On-Site: Canada’s Construction Magazine and The International Council of Shopping Centers publications. He is the co-author of the Development Marketing chapter of CLE of BC’s British Columbia Real Estate Development Practice Manual. Matthew has also appeared as a guest lecturer at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Law.
Shauna Towriss, Partner, Clark Wilson LLP, Vancouver, BC. Shauna’s practice involves assisting clients in the areas of real estate acquisitions, dispositions and financing, commercial real estate development, and assisting various private entities to raise equity through offering memoranda in limited partnership and trust structures for a variety of investment and development projects. Shauna provides advice to clients on an ongoing basis with respect to corporate structuring, incorporations
and reorganization, and assists with the negotiation and drafting of a wide variety of corporate agreements. Shauna is a member of the Urban Development Institute, the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Vancouver Chapter and the Association of Women in Finance. She is a Director and Secretary of the Tyee Club of British Columbia and President and Director of the Hooplaw Charitable Foundation.
Peeter Wesik, President, Wesgroup Properties, Vancouver, BC. Peeter is the President of Wesgroup Properties, a long term holder and developer of industrial, commercial and office properties. He has a B.A. and a B.Law from UBC and previously practised law as a partner at Russell & DuMoulin (now Fasken Martineau DuMoulin). Peeter is involved in numerous industry associations including the Urban Development Institute where he served as Director and Past Chair.
Hot Topics in Real Estate Development
The commercial real estate sector is complex and dynamic. Economic realities require new and creative approaches to sourcing, development and financing in order for participants to stay competitive and innovate for growth. At the same time, the legal and regulatory environments are evolving and compliance is becoming more nuanced. To stay ahead of the curve, advisors, developers and other industry participants must keep informed of current trends and opportunities, as well as changes in the governing law.
This one-day program brings together an esteemed group of experts to guide you through the legal and regulatory tangle and offer creative strategies to stay competitive in an aggressive market. Participants will gain a better understanding of REDMA requirements and learn practical and proactive strategies to successfully navigate their commercial real estate projects.
Key Areas Addressed:• The Real Estate Development Marketing Act• Master Planned Communities• Development on First Nation lands• Financing through limited partnerships• Airspace subdivision and mixed-use development• Strata cancellation and redevelopment
Who Should Attend:• Real estate lawyers and their paralegals• Real estate developers and their consultants• Strata council members and property managers• First Nations and local government planning officials
Patrick Williams, Partner, Clark Wilson LLP, Vancouver, BC. Patrick practises in his firm’s Strata Property and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Groups, with a focus on assisting strata corporations and developers with dispute resolution. He is an experienced and qualified arbitrator and mediator who has managed numerous strata property, real estate and construction disputes. Patrick has written and published many articles on issues impacting the strata property industry, including construction
related problems experienced by owners, property managers and developers. He is a regular contributor to the industry periodicals and regularly delivers presentations and seminars to industry groups, strata corporations and property managers. He has also published articles regarding the use and benefit of arbitration and mediation as an alternative to court. He is frequently involved as an instructor in strata property courses given by Continuing Legal Education of BC.
Jean Yuen, Shareholder, Boughton Law Corporation, Vancouver, BC. Jean practises primarily in the area of Aboriginal Law, with a special emphasis on First Nations economic development. She has extensive experience in dealing with land issues arising under the Indian Act, First Nations Land Management Act, the Sechelt Indian Band Self-Government Act and certain treaty First Nations legislation. As well as economic development matters, Jean routinely advises on First Nations governance and property
taxation matters and assists First Nations in the drafting of laws, policies and codes and in negotiating road tenure, protocol, accommodation and impacts and benefits agreements.
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Hot Topics in Real Estate DevelopmentOctober 7th, 2015
12:40 Networking Lunch
9:00 Welcome and Introduction by PBLI
9:05 Chair’s Welcome and Introduction Darren DonnellyClark Wilson LLP
9:15 Real Estate Development Marketing Act (REDMA) UpdateMatthew Swanson Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
• Recent amendments to REDMA• Cases of interest
10:00 Questions and Discussion
10:10 Master Planned CommunitiesSarah BatutFasken Martineau DuMoulin LLPPeeter WesikWesgroup Properties
• The River District example• Unique challenges
11:10 Questions and Discussion
11:20 Refreshment Adjournment
11:35 Development on First Nation Lands Jean YuenBoughton Law CorporationJohn DoolanMcCarthy Tétrault LLP
• Development of designated reserve lands• Development of fee simple lands
12:30 Questions and Discussion
1:40 Financing Real Estate Deals Through Limited PartnershipsShauna Towriss Clark Wilson LLP
• Characteristics and formation of a limited partnership• Considerations with respect to accepting
limited partners•Securities Act elements
• Considerations with respect to obtaining financing
2:30 Questions and Discussion
2:40 Refreshment Adjournment
2:55 Airspace Subdivision and Mixed-Use DevelopmentDavid Longcroft Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
• Air space parcel subdivisions – when to use them• The regulatory regime and private easement agreements• Current issues
3:45 Questions and Discussion
3:55 Strata Cancellation and RedevelopmentDarren DonnellyClark Wilson LLPPatrick WilliamsClark Wilson LLP
• Common law stratas: Cypress Gardens, Seymour Estates
• Strata cancellation history• Current legislation• Proposed legislation
4:45 Questions and Discussion
4:55 Chair’s Closing Remarks
5:00 Program Concludes
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Course Accreditation: Attendance at this course can be listed for up to 6.5 hours of continuing professional development with the Law Society of BC.
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Registration: The registration fee is $770.00 plus GST of $38.50 totalling $808.50 covering your attendance at the program (in person or by live webinar), written materials, a light breakfast, a networking lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
Early Bird Discount: Register by September 8th, 2015 and receive a $100 discount on the registration fee ($670.00 plus GST).
Group Discount: Register four persons from the same organization at the same time and you are entitled to a complimentary fifth registration. Early Bird and Group Discount cannot be combined.
Payment: You may pay by VISA, MasterCard or cheque. Cheques should be made payable to the Pacific Business & Law Institute. Registration fees must be paid prior to the program.
When and Where: Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. The program starts at 9:00 a.m. UBC Robson Square is located at the basement level of 800 Robson Street in Vancouver, BC. Please visit http://www.robsonsquare.ubc.ca/find-us/ for directions.
Materials: The faculty will prepare papers and/or other materials explaining many of the points raised during this program. Materials will be available for pick-up at the program. Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to attend the program and wish to purchase a set of materials.
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Cancellations: Full refunds will be given for cancellations (less a $60.00 administration fee) if notice is received in writing five full business days prior to the program (September 30th, 2015). After that time we are unable to refund registration fees. Substitutions will be permitted. We reserve the right to cancel, change or revise the date, faculty, content, availability of webinar or venue for this event.
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