PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
John has a business law/commercial real estate practice. He acts on behalf of clients, public and private, who acquire, develop and sell shopping centres, residential and office complexes, hotel/recreation properties, as well as large multi-use urban projects.
John is experienced in negotiating agreements relating to the financing, project management, land use and leasing of real estate as well as developing and implementing clients’ strategic plans.
John is also experienced in dealing with investment structures including corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships and joint ventures.Â
EDUCATION
Called to the British Columbia Bar (1972)
Law Clerk Supreme Court of Canada (1970/71)
University of British Columbia( LL.B., 1970)
University of Michigan (B.A., 1966)
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
John has lectured on real estate law and law office management and has been a past contributor to the British Columbia Real Estate Manual.
Canadian Council for Public Private Partnerships, Member
Urban Developments Institute, Past Director
Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia, Past Lecturer
UBC Sauder School of Business, Past Advisory Board Member
Vancouver Board of Trade, Member
Community Care Foundation, Founding Member and Past Director
Whistler Resort Association, Past Director
Hong Kong Canada Business Association, Past Director
RECOGNITION AND RANKING
Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory: AV Peer Review rated
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: most consistently recognized as a Leading Practitioner for property development
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Community Youth Tennis Foundation, Past Director
Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club, Past Director and President