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Commercial Real Estate & Development

Our experience helps you maximize value and minimize risk for all types of real estate projects and transactions.

Our commercial real estate lawyers have significant experience in municipal and planning law and are in tune with the region’s vibrant and growing real estate industry.  They provide a range of legal services to commercial property developers, municipalities and lenders.

Cox & Palmer acts on behalf of both borrowers and lenders, including banks, trust companies and insurance companies, on local, national and international financing transactions.

SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • Negotiate and prepare agreements of purchase & sale, including condominiums.
  • Draft conveyancing and financing documents.
  • Conduct appropriate searches and offer advice on all aspects of a commercial real estate transaction.
  • Advice on development agreements, municipal service agreements, construction contracts and financing agreements.
  • Advice on land use by-laws, municipal planning strategies, and environmental issues.
  • Review and negotiation of commercial leases.
Robin K. Aitken, TEP

Robin K. Aitken, TEP

Partner
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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Atosa Asadi

Atosa Asadi

Associate
Halifax, Nova Scotia

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David B. Baird, KC

David B. Baird, KC

Counsel
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's

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Marc A. Beaubien

Marc A. Beaubien

Partner
Halifax

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Krisanne Bishop

Krisanne Bishop

Associate
Saint John

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John T.G. Boyle

John T.G. Boyle

Partner
Halifax

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John A. Brennan

John A. Brennan

Counsel
Prince Edward Island, Summerside

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Dale T. Briggs

Dale T. Briggs

Counsel
Moncton

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Ken Byrne

Ken Byrne

Counsel
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's

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Janis Byrne, KC

Janis Byrne, KC

Counsel
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's

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William T. Cahill

William T. Cahill

Partner
St. John's

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J. Andrew D. Campbell

J. Andrew D. Campbell

Counsel
Alberton, Summerside

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André Carroll

André Carroll

Partner
Moncton

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Patrick I. Cassidy, KC

Patrick I. Cassidy, KC

Partner
Halifax

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Devon E. Cassidy

Devon E. Cassidy

Partner
Halifax

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Chika Chiekwe

Chika Chiekwe

Partner
Halifax

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Ewan W. Clark

Ewan W. Clark

Barrister
Charlottetown, Montague, Morell

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Ryan Craig

Ryan Craig

Associate
New Brunswick, Saint John

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Lisa M. Daly

Lisa M. Daly

Partner
St. John's

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Matthew J. Dorreen

Matthew J. Dorreen

Partner
Halifax

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Peter R. Forestell, KC

Peter R. Forestell, KC

Partner
Saint John

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Sydney Gallant

Sydney Gallant

Associate
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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Katrina R.M. Gibbons

Katrina R.M. Gibbons

Partner
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's

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Michael A. Gillis

Michael A. Gillis

Partner
Saint John

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Sean Glover

Sean Glover

Partner
Halifax

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Simon-Pierre Godbout

Simon-Pierre Godbout

Partner
Moncton

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Victor J. Goldberg, KC

Victor J. Goldberg, KC

Counsel
Halifax

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Emma R. Goulden

Emma R. Goulden

Associate
Halifax

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John H. Graham

John H. Graham

Associate
Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Jordan Hamilton

Jordan Hamilton

Associate
Moncton, New Brunswick

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Ben Howard

Ben Howard

Partner
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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Filip Hrga

Filip Hrga

Associate
Charlottetown, Summerside

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Alexander N. Huelin

Alexander N. Huelin

Associate
New Brunswick, Saint John

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Margaret J. Keliher

Margaret J. Keliher

Associate
Fredericton, New Brunswick

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Michelle M. Kelly, KC

Michelle M. Kelly, KC

Partner
Halifax

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Edward W. Keyes, KC

Edward W. Keyes, KC

Managing Partner
New Brunswick, Saint John

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Adam M. King

Adam M. King

Partner
Fredericton

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Daniel Lavin

Daniel Lavin

Associate
Saint John

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Jeffrey H. Leard

Jeffrey H. Leard

Partner
Alberton, Summerside

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Marie-Pier Levesque

Marie-Pier Levesque

Partner
Moncton

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Cortney M. Luscombe

Cortney M. Luscombe

Associate
Saint John

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Karen M. MacLeod

Karen M. MacLeod

Counsel
Montague

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Duane M. McAfee, KC

Duane M. McAfee, KC

Counsel
Saint John

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Caroline H. McAvity

Caroline H. McAvity

Partner
Saint John

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Katie Morello

Katie Morello

Partner
Charlottetown

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Bridget Morriscey

Bridget Morriscey

Associate
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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John P. Morrissy

John P. Morrissy

Associate
Saint John

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Nicholas C.G. Mott

Nicholas C.G. Mott

Partner
Halifax

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Tyler M. Murphy

Tyler M. Murphy

Associate
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's

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Nicholas (Nick) A. Ouellette

Nicholas (Nick) A. Ouellette

Partner
Saint John

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Gary Peddle, KC

Gary Peddle, KC

Partner
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's

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Geoffrey K. Penney

Geoffrey K. Penney

Partner
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's

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James W.E.B. Profit

James W.E.B. Profit

Associate
Summerside

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Joshua R. Pye

Joshua R. Pye

Associate
Halifax

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Drew Ritchie

Drew Ritchie

Associate
Halifax

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Michael H. Rogers

Michael H. Rogers

Associate
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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Aaron M. Savage

Aaron M. Savage

Partner
Fredericton

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Andrew L. Sharpe

Andrew L. Sharpe

Associate
Summerside

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Elizabeth (Libby) Shaw

Elizabeth (Libby) Shaw

Associate
Alberton

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Randall W. Smith, KC

Randall W. Smith, KC

Counsel
St. John's

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Daniel L. Stevenson

Daniel L. Stevenson

Managing Partner
Fredericton

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William H. Teed, KC

William H. Teed, KC

Partner
Saint John

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Guy S. Wellard

Guy S. Wellard

Partner
Halifax

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Nick Whalen, KC

Nick Whalen, KC

Counsel
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's

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Paul J. White

Paul J. White

Counsel
Fredericton, New Brunswick

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Tracy L. Wong

Tracy L. Wong

Partner
Moncton

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Peter T. Zed

Peter T. Zed

Counsel
Halifax

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Competition Bureau Issues Final Guidelines on Real Estate Property Controls: What Landlords and Leasing Professionals Need to Know

On June 4, 2025, the Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) released its Final Guidelines on Competitor Property Controls (the “Guidelines”). The Guidelines clarify how the Bureau will assess contractual restrictions in commercial leases and restrictive covenants under Canada’s Competition Act, following recent legislative amendments. The Bureau uses the term “competitor property controls” to describe restrictions on […]

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Renovictions Done Right

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Mineral tenures in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador are governed by the Mineral Act, SNL 1990 c. M-12 (the “Mineral Act”). Below is a summary of the main aspects of the mining tenure system in Newfoundland and Labrador including the issuance of mineral licences, mining leases and surface leases. Ownership of Minerals Title to […]

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