<p>John works with a wide variety of clients, from private to corporate to industrial and institutional organizations, advising them in the areas of commercial real estate, banking, corporate and commercial law.</p>

<p>John&rsquo;s real estate practice encompasses commercial transactions, financings and real estate developments, including:</p>

<p>Acting for developers and builders in the planning, development and conveyance of real estate, purchase, sale and lease transactions dealing with commercial and residential real estate. Creation and advice on commercial and residential condominiums. Construction financing and mortgaging.</p>

<p>John successfully combines his real estate experience with his commercial and corporate law practice. He has served clients through complex commercial financings, asset acquisitions and dispositions, and share transactions. He handles development issues arising at the planning stage and construction stage.</p>

<p>John aims to develops an in-depth understanding of his client&rsquo;s business and adopts a business-minded approach at all times so that he can respond to his clients needs with creative legal strategies.</p>

<p>In his spare time, John is an active volunteer in his local community and enjoys fly fishing.</p>

<h2>Education and Professional Development</h2>

<p>Bachelor of Laws, University of Wales<br />
Master of Laws, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University<br />
Bachelor of Arts, University of Calgary</p>

<h2>Affiliations</h2>

<p>Canadian Bar Association (Real Estate Subsection)<br />
Calgary Chinatown Development Foundation (Past Director)<br />
City of Calgary Subdivision Appeal Board (Past Member)<br />
City of Calgary Planning Commission (Past Member)<br />
Law Society of Alberta</p>

<h2>Areas of practice</h2>

<p>Business &amp; Corporate Law<br />
Real Estate - Commercial</p>
