James Speakman

First Year of Call

Areas of Practice
Real Estate

Description
James enjoys working with people and companies who share his passion.

James has worked to establish and build businesses in BC for over three decades. He is sought by business executives for planning corporate strategies and legal initiatives that impact the business community. He is a member of the British Columbia Business Council Board of Governors and the BCBC / BCAFN Champions Table.

Services

Matching equity with real estate Private real estate investment trusts
Residential, mixed use and commercial projects Publicly-traded real estate investment trusts
Syndicated limited partnerships and mortgages Mortgage trusts
Public company debt structures General business advice for entrepreneurial and growing companies
Mortgage investment corporations
A life-long British Columbian, James is passionate about the city, the region and the province, their business community and their residents. He brings the same dedication to serving our clients that our clients bring to operating their businesses. He helps companies accomplish their goals so that they can grow, compete and succeed in the markets they serve.

Awards & Distinctions
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®, Repeatedly Recommended Lawyer, Property Leasing and Property Development
Best Lawyers® in Canada, Commercial Leasing Law, 2022-2025, Private Funds Law, 2023-2025, and Real Estate Law, 2019-2025
Business In Vancouver, BC’s Most Influential Business Leaders (BC500), 2021-2023