Cara Chu

Cara Chu

Associate
Jurisdiction British Columbia, 2020
Language(s) English, Chinese (Cantonese)
Office(s) Vancouver
Contact
Business +1 604 631 3176
Email cchu@fasken.com
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Overview

Cara Chu is an associate in the Real Estate Law practice group. Cara assists clients on a variety of legal matters, including acquisitions and dispositions, financings, and leasing.

Cara graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Master of Laws (Common Law) and holds a Juris Doctor degree from Hong Kong. Prior to law school, Cara worked in banking and obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) degree from the University of British Columbia. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling and experimenting with recipes.

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Achievements

  • Recognized as Ones to Watch in Real Estate Law in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 to 2025
Best Lawyers Publication name with laurels The Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized as Ones to Watch in Real Estate Law in Vancouver Best Lawyers is an attorney ranking service. For more than 30 years, it has identified lawyers best qualified to represent clients in various jurisdictions and specialties. Read more

Client Work

  • Vintop Development Corporation announces completion of their Ovation development and the related sale of 66 affordable housing units in the development to Provincial Rental Housing Corporation and Performing Arts Lodges (PAL) Vancouver, [Deal - Vintop Development Corporation and 813 Carnarvon Street Developments Limited Partnership], Vintop Development Corporation and 813 Carnarvon Street Developments Limited Partnership’s completion of Ovation development project adds 66 affordable housing units to the City of New Westminster
  • The YMCA of Greater Vancouver merges with The Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA and the Young Men’s Christian Association of Northern BC, [Deal - YMCA BC], Three regional YMCA charities merge to form YMCA BC.
  • Keltic Canada Development Co. Ltd. acquires Brighouse West Business Park in C$300 million transaction, [Deal - Keltic Canada Development Co. Ltd.], On December 7, 2021, Keltic Canada Development Co. Ltd. (“Keltic Canada”) announced their acquisition of Brighouse West Business Park (“Brighouse”) – a 27-acre site next to Richmond Oval, for C$300 million. Keltic Canada plans to use the substantial commercial and industrial site located next to ...
  • LaSalle Canada Core Real Property, L.P. acquires 50% interest in Guildford Town Centre, [Deal - LaSalle Investment Management (Canada) on behalf of LaSalle Canada Core Real Property, L.P.], Fasken advised LaSalle Canada Core Real Property, L.P. in the acquisition and financing of a 50% interest in Guildford Town Centre, Surrey, British Columbia, with a team that consisted of Marty Emmons, Sarah Batut, Huy Do, Paul Casuccio, Scott Conover, Kristian Arciaga and Cara Chu. Fasken also a...
  • Bain Capital Private Equity acquires Dessert Holdings, a leading premium dessert company, [Deal - Bain Capital LP], Bain Capital Private Equity acquires Dessert Holdings
  • Kingswood Capital Management in its acquisition of MEC through CCAA proceedings, [Deal - Kingswood Capital Management, LP], On October 30, 2020, Kingswood Capital Management, LP (Kingswood) completed its acquisition of substantially all of Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC)'s assets through the Companies' Creditiors Arrangement Act (CCAA). MEC is Canada's go-to retailer for rock solid outdoor gear, expert advice and endle...
  • Lafarge Canada Inc. acquires Mixcor Aggregates Inc., [Deal - Lafarge Canada Inc.], Advised Lafarge Canada in acquisition of assets of Mixcor Aggregates Inc., an aggregate mining and production business with operations located throughout Alberta.
  • Marsh Canada Limited sells portfolio of insurance brokerage business in British Columbia to Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc., [Deal - Marsh Canada Limited], Marsh Canada Limited sells portfolio of insurance brokerage business in British Columbia to Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc.
  • Unicare sells Inglewood Care Centre to Baptist Housing, [Deal - Unicare Homes Inc.], On February 3, 2020, Unicare Homes Inc. sold Inglewood Care Centre to Baptist Housing, a non-profit society. The sale involved C$114 million in financing from BC Housing, a provincial Crown agency, and included Inglewood Care Centre as well as three adjacent lots. Inglewood Care Centre is a 57 y...
Deal Advised Vintop Development Corporation and 813 Carnarvon Street Developments Limited Partnership Vintop Development Corporation announces completion of their Ovation development and the related sale of 66 affordable housing units in the development to Provincial Rental Housing Corporation and Performing Arts Lodges (PAL) Vancouver Vintop Development Corporation and 813 Carnarvon Street Developments Limited Partnership’s completion of Ovation development project adds 66 affordable housing units to the City of New Westminster Read more
Deal Advised YMCA BC The YMCA of Greater Vancouver merges with The Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA and the Young Men’s Christian Association of Northern BC Three regional YMCA charities merge to form YMCA BC. Read more
Deal Advised Keltic Canada Development Co. Ltd. Keltic Canada Development Co. Ltd. acquires Brighouse West Business Park in C$300 million transaction On December 7, 2021, Keltic Canada Development Co. Ltd. (“Keltic Canada”) announced their acquisition of Brighouse West Business Park (“Brighouse”) – a 27-acre site next to Richmond Oval, for C$300 million. Keltic Canada plans to use the substantial commercial and industrial site located next to ... Read more
Deal Advised LaSalle Investment Management (Canada) on behalf of LaSalle Canada Core Real Property, L.P. LaSalle Canada Core Real Property, L.P. acquires 50% interest in Guildford Town Centre Fasken advised LaSalle Canada Core Real Property, L.P. in the acquisition and financing of a 50% interest in Guildford Town Centre, Surrey, British Columbia, with a team that consisted of Marty Emmons, Sarah Batut, Huy Do, Paul Casuccio, Scott Conover, Kristian Arciaga and Cara Chu. Fasken also a... Read more
Deal Advised Bain Capital LP Bain Capital Private Equity acquires Dessert Holdings, a leading premium dessert company Bain Capital Private Equity acquires Dessert Holdings Read more
Deal Advised Kingswood Capital Management, LP Kingswood Capital Management in its acquisition of MEC through CCAA proceedings On October 30, 2020, Kingswood Capital Management, LP (Kingswood) completed its acquisition of substantially all of Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC)'s assets through the Companies' Creditiors Arrangement Act (CCAA). MEC is Canada's go-to retailer for rock solid outdoor gear, expert advice and endle... Read more
Deal Advised Lafarge Canada Inc. Lafarge Canada Inc. acquires Mixcor Aggregates Inc. Advised Lafarge Canada in acquisition of assets of Mixcor Aggregates Inc., an aggregate mining and production business with operations located throughout Alberta. Read more
Deal Advised Marsh Canada Limited Marsh Canada Limited sells portfolio of insurance brokerage business in British Columbia to Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc. Marsh Canada Limited sells portfolio of insurance brokerage business in British Columbia to Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc. Read more
Deal Advised Unicare Homes Inc. Unicare sells Inglewood Care Centre to Baptist Housing On February 3, 2020, Unicare Homes Inc. sold Inglewood Care Centre to Baptist Housing, a non-profit society. The sale involved C$114 million in financing from BC Housing, a provincial Crown agency, and included Inglewood Care Centre as well as three adjacent lots. Inglewood Care Centre is a 57 y... Read more
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Career & Education

Education

  • LLM University of British Columbia
  • JD City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
  • B Comm (Hons) University of British Columbia

Knowledge

  • Managing Real Estate Development Headwinds: BCFSA Pilot Program Increases Timing Flexibility for Developers, 3/18/2025
  • Jamming the Revolving Door: BC Introduces New Residential Property Flipping Tax, 12/4/2024
  • Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Now in Effect, 3/16/2023
Looking up view on financial buildings Bulletin Managing Real Estate Development Headwinds: BCFSA Pilot Program Increases Timing Flexibility for Developers BCFSA introduces a pilot program extending the early marketing period for residential development projects and a new consumer disclosure form requirement. Read more
Looking up view on financial buildings Bulletin Jamming the Revolving Door: BC Introduces New Residential Property Flipping Tax Any owner planning to sell their interest in a residential property located in British Columbia will potentially face a new tax beginning on January 1, 2025. Read more
People gathering for business event Bulletin Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Now in Effect On December 21, 2022, the federal government released regulations to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the “Act”).[1] For information on the Act, please refer to our previous bulletin, “Canadian Government to Prohibit Non-Canadians from Purchasing Resid... Read more

Events

  • Symposium 2023 - Oh Great … More Red Tape on Real Estate in BC (because that’s what we need), 11/16/2023
  • Symposium 2021 - Real Estate in the Post Pandemic World, 11/17/2021
Symposium 2023 - Oh Great … More Red Tape on Real Estate in BC (because that’s what we need) Symposium Symposium 2023 - Oh Great … More Red Tape on Real Estate in BC (because that’s what we need) Over the past three years, there have been numerous laws enacted at the federal, provincial and municipal levels affecting the real estate market. Join us for a discussion on recent updates impacting real estate holdings, projects and transactions.   Symposium Home Page location location Vancouver, BC Fairmont Waterfront Hotel About the event
Symposium 2021 - Real Estate in the Post Pandemic World Symposium | Pre-recorded Webinar Symposium 2021 - Real Estate in the Post Pandemic World As the dust settles from the pandemic, real estate has been a benefactor of the low interest rate environment. However, the pandemic has had varying impacts on different asset classes. Retail and office leases are being negotiated to allow for greater flexibility as there is still uncertainty as ... About the event

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