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Kristian N. Arciaga, Partner | Real Estate Law

Kristian N. Arciaga *

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The Vancouver commercial real estate scene is constantly changing – our experienced team is well-equipped to maneuver through the complex issues that accompany the city’s dynamic market.
Jurisdiction Ontario, 2022 | British Columbia, 2016
Language(s) English
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

Kristian N. Arciaga is a member of the Real Estate Law practice group. Involved in all aspects of real estate law, he regularly provides counsel to developers, institutional clients, companies, and investors.

Kristian advises on a wide range of commercial real estate matters. Areas of focus include acquisitions and dispositions, financings, and leasing, joint ventures and co-ownership, and matters relating to development, zoning, and land use. Kristian provides clients with a pragmatic and diligent approach to navigating the ever-evolving complexities and fast-paced nature of real estate issues.

Kristian also regularly assists landlords and tenants with respect to retail spaces, office buildings, and industrial properties.

Kristian is a former director of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers British Columbia and is a former Chair of the Canadian Bar Association (BC) Banking Subsection. He also serves as an active mentor to the firm’s younger lawyers.

In his free time, Kristian enjoys spending time with his young family and Zuchon dog, watching the Vancouver Canucks and the Miami Dolphins, and travelling.

Achievements

Client Work

  • Keltic Canada Development Co. Ltd. acquires Brighouse West Business Park in C$300 million transaction, [Deal - Keltic Canada Development Co. Ltd.]
  • Royal Mail subsidiary General Logistics Systems Canada Ltd. acquires Canadian logistics company Mid-Nite Sun Transportation Ltd. for C$360 million, [Deal - General Logistics Systems Canada Ltd.], The combination of the two businesses will unlock significant growth opportunities for GLS with new and existing customers in both the Canadian and US markets.
  • 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.]
  • Kingswood Capital Management in its acquisition of MEC through CCAA proceedings, [Deal - Kingswood Capital Management, LP]
  • Unicare sells Inglewood Care Centre to Baptist Housing, [Deal - Unicare Homes Inc.]
  • Ivanhoe Cambridge sells interest in leading shopping centre in Western Canada, [Deal - Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc.]
  • CCAA Proceedings of Ascent Industries Corp. et al, [Deal - BZAM Management Inc.]

Career & Education

Education

  • JD, Cum Laude University of Ottawa
  • BA (Honours), Political Science University of British Columbia

Community involvement

Memberships & Affiliations

Knowledge

Events

  • Symposium 2020 - The Bad Times: Navigating Real Property Investments and Challenges During Crisis, 11/18/2020

Speaking Engagements

  • Pacific Business & Law Institute (PBLI), 5/19/2022
Pacific Business & Law Institute (PBLI) Commercial Leasing Conference - Commercial Leasing Case Law Update

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