Overview
Jason is a real estate lawyer providing strategic guidance and purposeful solutions in all aspects of land development, commercial leasing, financing and conveyancing. Jason applies his legal and business acumen to navigate the intersect of private, not-for-profit, public and Indigenous sectors, implementing pragmatic solutions that add value for his clients. Known for his attention to detail and client-dedication, he is a trusted advocate in affecting pragmatic resolutions.
Jason offers a full range of services to commercial real estate owners, investors, and developers for projects ranging from subdivisions, retail centers and office buildings to purpose-driven housing and development initiatives. He consistently demonstrates proficiency with:
- Purchase and Sales: structuring transactions and financing; thorough due-diligence of title, charges, leases, nominee companies, and regulatory compliance; and coordinating documentation and closings;
- Leasing: representing both landlords and tenants in structuring, negotiating, and documenting of retail, office, industrial, large-scale tenancy, and ground leases; reviewing existing leases and negotiating renewals;
- Development: originating, restructuring and executing development plans; pre-build and post-build subdivisions; joint-ventures and financing; tax planning; regulatory compliance;
- Title Charges: protecting clients’ interests through drafting and reviewing easements and restrictive covenants relating to telecommunications, craneswing agreements, and access agreements;
- Strata Property and Condominums: structuring, drafting and amending bylaws; resolution drafting; special levies and strata financing; regulatory compliance; amending strata plans; leasing and assignment of strata lots; transitioning strata property management.
Jason has a Masters of Business Administration, enabling him to provide legal solutions tailored to maximize an organization’s financial and operational effectiveness.
Jason has worked in a number of community organizations, with a focus on poverty reduction, refugee integration, and environmentally sustainable solutions that promote economic growth.
Professional memberships
- Canadian Bar Association
- Vancouver Bar Association
Bar admissions & education
- British Columbia, 2022
- Masters of Business Administration, University of Victoria, 2022
- Juris Doctor, University of Victoria, 2021
- Oceanpath Community Development Diploma, Pathy Family Foundation, 2017
- BA (First-Class Honours), St. Francis Xavier University, 2016