Vanessa Tsai

Vanessa is a distinguished attorney specializing in commercial real estate law. Her expertise extends to managing intricate matters related to the acquisition and disposition of real properties, financing, and leasing across various sectors, including office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use developments.

Before her current position at Blakes, Vanessa honed her legal skills at a renowned mid-sized law firm in Canada, adeptly representing a diverse client base in both the Provincial Court of Alberta and the Court of King's Bench of Alberta. Further enriching her international legal perspective, she served as a summer associate in a prominent Hong Kong law firm, where she delved into the complexities of corporate commercial law.

Vanessa's impressive portfolio of legal work includes significant roles in high-profile cases and transactions, such as:

Spearheading Pembina Pipeline Corporation's monumental C$11.4-billion collaboration with KKR & Co., amalgamating their western Canadian natural gas processing operations.

Facilitating a major acquisition for a client, involving The Bow office tower in Calgary, Alberta, and the Bell Creekbank Campus in Mississauga, Ontario, valued at C$1.67 billion.

Providing legal guidance to renewable energy companies in the acquisition and sale of wind, solar, and hydro-electric facilities, and assisting in project financings for such endeavors.

Offering strategic advice on diverse commercial real estate issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Representing institutional lenders in financing deals for land acquisition and commercial development.

Negotiating leases and subleases for a wide spectrum of clients, including retail businesses, oilfield service providers, and companies entering the Canadian market.