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The complexity and uniqueness of commercial and residential real estate markets require a proactive, collaborative, goal-oriented approach to projects. Providing strategic advice and counsel, we work in partnership with our clients to find practical and effective legal solutions for their entire project or any phase of it. Our goal is to get your project completed in an efficient, practical, sustainable and cost-effective way.

Field Law provides a range of services to advise clients on transactions, contracts and complex matters involving real estate. We have extensive resources and expertise available to assist clients.

With significant experience in handling all elements of real estate, Field Law has a long and extensive history of providing commercial real estate legal services, both to private and publicly traded entities, and to a wide range of client sizes (from small enterprises to national and international corporations).

Our team has decades of cumulative experience working on acquisitions, development, leasing, financing and divestments. Our knowledge and experience mean we can add value to a property project at any point in its lifecycle.

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Calgary
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Edmonton
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VCARD
Edmonton
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May v 1986855 Alberta Ltd, 2018 ABCA 94
1536466 Alberta Ltd v Prestigious Properties Inc, 2017 ABQB 176
R. v. Mckay, 2021, Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench
Pascal v Condominium Plan No. 911 1319, 2023 ABCA 223
Duperron v Condo Plan No 792 2641, 2022 ABQB 436
Malmberg v Boyd, 2020 ABQB 326
Malmberg v Boyd, 2020 ABQB 80
Condominium Corporation No. 042 5177 v Kuzio, 2019 ABQB 814

An application on behalf of a condominium corporation in Edmonton to prevent unit owners from offering short-term accommodations like Airbnbs.

Blackburne Creek Homeowners Association v Burt, 2019 ABQB 608
Geertsma v McCann's Building Movers Ltd, 2019 ABQB 93
Cannabis Retailer before Calgary Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 2018 CGYSDAB 143
Alvas v Barrett, 2018 ABQB 651
Paradigm Quest Inc v Vezina, 2018 ABQB 441
Torfason v Booth, 2017 ABQB 387
Prestigious Properties Inc v. Cold Lake Estates Inc, 2016 ABQB 632
Paradigm Quest Inc v. Mcleod, 2015 ABQB 212
Murphy v. Cahill, 2014 ABQB 274
Gauchier v Cunningham, 2013 ABQB 713
Murphy v. Cahill, 2012 ABQB 754
Murphy v. Cahill, 2012 ABQB 530
Murphy v. Cahill, 2012 ABQB 531
Murphy v. Cahill, 2012 ABQB 220
Murphy v. Cahill, 2012 ABQB 446
Romspen Investment Corporation v. Hargate Properties Inc., 2012 ABQB 412
Toronto-Dominion Bank v. Suitel Canada Executive Suites Corporation, 2012 ABQB 699
Dancole Investments Ltd. v. House of Tools Company, 2011 ABCA 145
Toronto-Dominion Bank v Suitel Canada Executive Suites, 2011 ABQB 519
Condominium Corporation No. 0825873 v. 1246153 Alberta Ltd., 2010 ABQB 718
Wainwright (Town) v. 876947 Ontario Ltd., 2010 ABCA 23
March 15, 2024
People, Pets + Parking: Balancing Reserve Funds + Repair Responsibilities
Q+A Session
Join Erin Berney and John Gilbert for a complimentary webinar series designed for Condominium Boards and Managers based on the challenges seen most frequently: people, pets and parking. Have a legal question? Want to learn what other issues are plaguin...
December 8, 2023
Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Multi-Housing Communities
Webinar
Given the increasing mental health challenges facing our communities, it is essential for property managers and condominium boards and to be equipped with the right knowledge and strategies to handle these sensitive situations.Join Field Law's Erin...
November 17, 2023
People, Pets + Parking: A Potpourri Q+A Session for Property Managers
Q+A Session
Join Erin Berney and John Gilbert for a complimentary webinar series designed for Property Managers based on the challenges seen most frequently: people, pets and parking. Have a legal question? Want to learn what other issues are plaguing property man...
November 16, 2023
Beyond Borders: When Business Takes You Across the Border
Webinar
Join Saul Abrams and Stephen Doyle for a complimentary webinar series designed to provide you with invaluable insights and strategies to confidently navigate the world of cross-border tax issues. From understanding how to operate...
October 2023 - 2 min read
Canada's Underused Housing Tax: Implications for Foreign + Canadian Property Owners
Underused Housing Tax (“UHT”) is an annual federal tax payable by registered owners of vacant or underused housing in Canada, that took effect on January 1, 2022.  The purpose of the UHT is to tax non-Canadians who own residential prop...
October 2023
Top 10 Influential Northern Canada and Arctic Business Law Lawyers 2023
Business Today
September 15, 2023
People, Pets + Parking: Board Member Duties + Dealing with Dysfunction
Q+A Session
Join Erin Berney and John Gilbert for a complimentary webinar series designed for condominium managers, board members and unit owners based on the challenges seen most frequently: people, pets and parking. Have a legal question? Want to learn what othe...
August 2023
The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2024
43 Lawyers Recognized
Field Law is pleased to announce that 44 of our lawyers are recognized in their respective practice areas in the 18th edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada. Recognition in Best Lawyers™ is based on peer reviews of ...
June 2023 - 3 min read
The Cost of Keeping Separate Suites
May 2023 - 2 min read
The Hidden Costs of De-Condominiumizing
March 17, 2023
People, Pets + Parking: Aging Condominiums - Repair or Terminate?
Q+A Session
Join Erin Berney and John Gilbert for a complimentary webinar series designed for Property Managers based on the challenges seen most frequently: people, pets and parking. Have a legal question? Want to learn what other issues are plaguing property man...
March 2023 - 3 min read
Strict Disclosure Requirements for Purchasing Condominiums
The Court found that a condominium developer's failure to provide a separate "occupancy date statement" was grounds for the purchaser to rescind her purchase agreement and have her deposits returned to her.  ...
January 2023
Meet Our Newest Partner
Field Law welcomes Erin Berney to its partnership.Field Law is pleased to welcome Erin Berney as a firm partner, starting January 1, 2023.“Erin has done a remarkable job establishing her vibrant law practice and we are happy she has accepted our ...
June 23, 2022
People, Pets + Parking: How to Avoid + Address Pet Problems
Q+A Session
Join Erin Berney and John Gilbert for a complimentary webinar series designed for Property Managers based on the challenges seen most frequently: people, pets and parking. Have a legal question? Want to learn what other issues are plaguing property man...
May 6, 2022
People, Pets + Parking: Condo Manager Regulation Update
Q+A Session
Join Erin Berney and John Gilbert for a complimentary webinar series designed for Property Managers based on the challenges seen most frequently: people, pets and parking. Have a legal question? Want to learn what other issues ...
April 8, 2022
Financial Responsibilities of Condo Corporations
With all the legislation changes in recent years, it has grown increasingly challenging for condominium corporation boards to understand their financial responsibilities. How can board members ensure they have the right resources in place to manage the...
March 2022 - 10 min read
In Good Faith: Seven Cases Impacting Your Contracts
In 2020 and 2021, two significant Supreme Court of Canada cases, Callow Inc. v. Zollinger and Wastech Services Ltd. v Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District, clarified and confirmed the duty of good faith and honest contra...
November 2021 - 2 minute read
Exemptions Announced for Condo Manager Licensing
August 2021
The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2022
38 Field Lawyers Recognized
Field Law is pleased to announce that 38 of our lawyers are recognized in their respective practice areas in the 16th edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada. Recognition in Best Lawyers™ is based on peer reviews of ...
July 22, 2021
Abandoned Manufactured Homes: The Court Process Clarified
Q+A Session
Abandoned homes have been an issue for landlords of manufactured home communities for a long time. They can be rather complicated, and knowing when a Quit Claim and Release by the tenant is appropriate, and when to bring a court application can be conf...
April 24, 2021
Short-Term Rentals: Legal Clarifications + Bylaw Considerations
Alberta Condo Expo 2021
With the development of apps and companies that specialize in direct marketing of short-term rental accommodations, the phenomenon of short term rentals in condominium complexes has become a hot topic. Join lawyer Erin Berney to hear about things to ke...
April 2021 - 3 min read
Saskatchewan Condominium Invests in Bitcoin
Real Estate Blog
March 2021 - 2 min read
Condo Update: Electronic Meetings Now Authorized
Real Estate Blog
March 2021 - 7 min read
Coming Soon? Virtual Meetings for Condominiums
Real Estate Blog
February 2021 - 7 min read
Understanding Board Member Duties: When Condo Boards Fail
Real Estate Blog
November 2020
The Importance of Notice
Real Estate Blog
November 2020
Amending Bylaws by Ordinary Resolution: When is a Conflict a Conflict?
Real Estate Blog
October 30, 2020
How to Purchase a Foreclosure
Presentations
Mogul Mastermind
October 30, 2020
Creative Real Estate Deals & AFS Strategies
Presentations
Mogul Mastermind
October 2020 - 4 min read
UPDATE – Ministerial Order 009/2020 Expired: Condos Once More Required to Convene AGMs
Real Estate Blog
October 2020 - 2 min read
Asserting Privilege in the Condominium Context
Real Estate Blog
September 16, 2020
Privacy for Condo Corporations: Understanding + Complying with PIPA
Webinar
Condominiums in Alberta are defined as organizations which are subject to the requirements of the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). This means that condo corporations must develop and adhere to policies and practices that comply with PIPA whe...
August 2020
The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2021
38 Fielders Recognized
Field Law is pleased to announce that 38 of our lawyers are recognized in their respective practice areas in the 15th edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada. Recognition in Best Lawyers™ is based on peer reviews of ...
July 2020 - 38 mins
Is Your Condo Safe + Secure?
Presentations
CCI Webinar
June 25, 2020
How Amendments to the MHSTA Impact Landlords of Manufactured Home Communities
Webinar
Enforcing rental arrears and other tenant breaches under a Lease are an important aspect of a Landlord’s business and recently proclaimed amendments to the Mobile Home Sites Tenancies Act are going to have a direct impact on how Landlord’s ...
June 10, 2020
Condominium Quicksand
Presentations
Edmonton Real Estate Investors Assoc - ZOOM Series
June 2020
Condo Corporations Now Permitted to Access Reserve Funds in “Emergencies”
Real Estate Blog
April 2020 - 8 min read
Tackling COVID-19 and Minimizing Risk: Considerations for Alberta Condominium Corporations
Real Estate Blog
February 2020
Bill 3 - Proposed Amendments to the Mobile Home Sites Tenancies Act
On February 26, 2020, the Government of Alberta tabled Bill 3: Mobile Home Sites Tenancies Amendment Act, 2020. When passed, this Bill will change the current dispute resolution regime for mobile home disputes. Currently, all disputes relating to ...
February 2020
Regulation of Short-Term Rentals Still To Be Decided
Real Estate Blog
December 2019
Cutting the Red Tape: New Condo Regulations coming to Alberta January 1, 2020
Real Estate Blog
August 2019
City Moves to License AirBnBs and Other Short-Term Rentals
Field Law Blog
July 2019
Cutting the Red Tape? New Condo Regulations are on Hold for Further Review
Real Estate Blog
July 2019
Legal Cannabis and Alberta Condominiums
Considerations for Creating Enforceable Bylaw Amendments
The federal government recently passed Bill C-45, an act that legalized personal consumption and cultivation of cannabis in small amounts. This new law, referred to as the Cannabis Act, came into effect on October 17, 2018. In combination with newly in...
February 2019
Did You Sell Your Home in 2018? What You Need to Tell the CRA
Real Estate Blog