Biography
Spotlight
Peter offers clients deep knowledge of corporate transactions and structures, in addition to his experience handling lease negotiations for landlords and tenants in industrial and commercial properties. "Peter is an excellent lawyer with a great deal sense, attention to detail and knowledge of B.C. real estate law," enthused one source, adding: "He is excellent at all matters in real estate."
- Chambers Canada, 2022 Guide
Peter is the Leader of Lawson Lundell's Real Estate Group. His clients include pension funds, asset managers, developers and other private entities to whom he provides advice on a variety of real estate and corporate structuring matters for all types of projects and transactions. Peter also leads our commercial leasing team and negotiates a high volume of retail, office and industrial leases for landlords and tenants.
Professional Activities
- Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia, Adjunct Professor
- British Columbia Land Title Practice Board, Editorial Board (2023 – Present)
- Canadian Bar Association, Vancouver Real Property Subsection, Chair (2007 – 2008)
- Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, Member (2000 – Present)
- British Columbia Due Diligence Deskbook, Contributing author
- CBA/BCLS Air-Space Subdivision Task Force, Co-Chair
- Law Society of British Columbia, Member (2000 – Present)
- Urban Development Institute, Member and Speaker
- National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Member and Speaker
- International Council of Shopping Centers, Member
Community Activities
- Vancouver Thunderbirds Minor Hockey Association, Director (2017 – 2023)
- Richmond Hospital Foundation, Director (2013 – 2016)
- Canadian Friends of Hebrew University (Vancouver Chapter) – UBC Law School Faculty Exchange Program, Committee Member
- Congregation Beth Israel, Board of Directors (2008 – 2010)
- Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club, Member
- Richmond Country Club, Member
- Waterfront Club, Member
- Alpha Epsilon Pi, Lambda Omega Chapter, Alumni
- Lower Canada College Alumni Association, Class of '91, Member
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