Global real estate development thrives on the constant evolution of user needs. Anticipating tomorrow’s markets requires the latest in legal strategies and solutions to pair with your vision of the building of the future. When new opportunities arise, pursue them with a passion alongside Dentons. Our bright legal minds will illuminate the critical path to a successful project, teaming with you to navigate potential roadblocks with foresight and agility.

From site assembly to documenting each layer of your capital stock, our team remains at your side during the diverse phases of the development process. You gain innovative strategies from experienced lawyers who have traversed the development landscape before. You are supported by the breadth of our complementary expertise in commercial real estate issues, including:

• Finance
• Leasing
• Joint ventures
• Private equity
• Construction
• Real estate dispute resolution.

We anticipate and solve each issue with speed and the assurance that comes from years of experience. With deep industry knowledge, our lawyers understand the unique perspective and decision drivers of each of the participants—from lenders and money partners to land sellers and zoning review boards. Dentons brings you the resources and expertise of one of the largest global real estate practices, drawing on over 500 lawyers around the world.

Leverage the complete legal services of Dentons for advice on the many and varied elements of real estate development, from the green roof on your building to the waterfall in your venture agreement. Lawyers in our global offices represent some of the largest, most sophisticated developers who plan, build and sell high-end office, retail, hotel and mixed-use projects. Wherever in the world you discover an opportunity to create new value, we can assemble and deliver practical solutions to your project’s most serious challenges.

Insights

British Columbia introduces new provincial Short-Term Rental Registry

March 31, 2025

A significant update is coming to the short-term rental landscape in British Columbia with the introduction of the provincial Short-Term Rental Registry, set to come into effect on May 1, 2025.

Restrictive covenants: A barrier to housing developments in British Columbia

March 27, 2025

A complicating factor in the recent push to increase available housing in British Columbia are historical restrictive covenants that are registered on title to the properties that are the subject of proposed developments. These restrictive covenants are sometimes overlooked in the course of owners and developers purchasing properties for development, which can result in disputes before breaking ground on a development.

Dentons’ Real Estate market predictions 2025: Opportunity, conviction and power

March 4, 2025

United Kingdom: On 23 January 2025, Dentons held its annual Commercial Property Market Predictions event, where a panel of industry experts shared their insights on the year ahead. This report combines their unique perspectives with our in-house analysis to provide a comprehensive outlook for the next 12 months.

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Jonathan Ryder returns to Dentons’ Calgary office

August 3, 2016

Dentons is pleased to announce that Jonathan Ryder has rejoined the Firm as a partner in the Commercial Real Estate and Development group.

Dentons advises S&G Development on hotel development in Leipzig

July 9, 2015

Global law firm Dentons has advised the project developer S&G Development GmbH on lease negotiations with H-Hotels for a hotel development at the central station in Leipzig. The project involves a 300-room hotel under the H-Hotel brand “H2” as well as a 200-room hotel under the “Ramada” brand.