Abigail Choi

First Year of Call

Areas of Practice
Real Estate

Description
With services covering commercial real estate and strata property, Abigail’s practice encompasses two distinct facets of real estate in British Columbia.

Abigail works with our Commercial Real Estate Law group to assist real estate investors, developers, government entities and private organizations with their real estate legal needs. Meanwhile, in her work with our Strata Property group, Abigail helps strata communities with matters involving management, disputes, and litigation when necessary.

Abigail is thankful for the opportunity to help bring real estate projects to fruition and assist the communities that move into these projects. The dual-sided nature of Abigail’s practice also keeps her finger firmly on the pulse of the overall real estate landscape in BC.

Before her legal career, Abigail obtained a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing at the University of British Columbia. Abigail draws on her marketing skillset to communicate the often complex language of the legal world to our clients clearly and concisely. Her marketing background also gives Abigail a thorough understanding of how important a client’s brand reputation is to them, and she takes this into account when providing legal advice.

Commercial Real Estate Services

Residential, retail, office, industrial, hotel and mixed-use development Drafting land-related agreements including easements, rights-of-way, covenants, etc.
Corporate and commercial agreements, including shareholders agreements, non-disclosure agreements and partnership agreements Acquisition, sale and/or financing of commercial real estate properties
Disclosure statements and compliance with Real Estate Development Marketing Act Financing and private mortgage loan agreements
Due diligence Corporate transactions
Commercial real estate transactions Corporate governance
Contract drafting and review Lease and Assignment of Lease drafting and review
Strata Property Services

Reviewing and drafting bylaws and resolutions Reviewing and drafting contracts and agreements, including crane swing and underpinning agreements
Assisting with bylaw enforcement proceedings: levying fines, council hearings, evictions of owners and tenants Attending annual and special general meetings
Assisting in strata collections: fees, fines, special levies, deductibles and chargebacks Amendments to strata plans
Developing privacy policies Providing advice in relation to strata governance
Defending and prosecuting claims involving strata corporations Representing and helping in Civil Resolution Tribunal matters
Bringing lien enforcement applications Initiating forced sales of strata lots
Advising on issues arising in bare land strata corporations
Awards & Distinctions
University of Alberta, First Class Standing, 2020 – 2022
University of British Columbia, Dean’s Honour Roll, 2012 – 2015