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Managing Risks & Exploiting Opportunities in

Atlantic Canada Commercial Real Estate

Overcoming Legal and Financial Challenges and Maximizing Your Investment Returns

Monday, December 06 to Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Post-Conference Workshops:
Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Workshop A: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Practical Strategies for Structuring and Managing New Condominium Developments

Ronald Danks, Partner, SimpsonWigle Law LLP

Condominiums developments continue to reach new heights in Atlantic region given benefits of affordability and carefree maintenance. However, challenges can surface for condominium developers and real estate lawyers when structuring and managing new developments. If you are involved in a new condominium development, do not miss this interactive, in-depth workshop. Learn practical advice on key phases of a new condominium development, including: breaking the ground, delay avoidance, and handling delay claims during development.

  • Top 10 considerations when developing a condominium from scratch
  • Effectively incorporating infrastructure and public roads into the development
  • Managing condominium development financing:
    • Determining the optimal financing method for the condominium project
    • Key provisions in lending agreements for the condominium
    • Looking at the interplay between key agreements, including: lending agreements, project direct agreements, and construction service contracts
  • Accurately projecting and designing the condominium development project to avoid delays
  • What happens when there is a delay claim?
  • Identifying ongoing opportunities for condominium developments in Atlantic Canada

Workshop B: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Structuring, Negotiating, and Drafting Commercial Lease Agreements to Protect Landlord’s Interest and Retain Valuable Tenants

Bill MacAvoy, Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield Atlantic

  • Analyzing various types of commercial leases
  • Determining the suitable lease agreement to suit your commercial real property
  • Addressing taxation and insurance issues unique to commercial leasing
  • Structuring optimal joint facility clauses
  • Discussing practical, workable tenant retention strategies
  • Pitfalls of using precedents when customizing to individual clients
  • Key clauses that must be in every lease agreement