David Longcroft

David's expertise in commercial real estate law is extensive and varied, encompassing a broad spectrum of clients from various sectors. He skillfully represents national and local development firms, real estate entities traded on public markets, institutions investing in real estate, operators and proprietors of hotels and resorts, as well as railway corporations. His proficiency shines in orchestrating complex mixed-use development ventures, including the slicing of air space parcels. At present, David is engrossed in a groundbreaking project: spearheading the largest residential development initiative ever to be undertaken in Vancouver's history, situated on the Kitsilano Squamish reserve.

His legal practice, operational through a dedicated Law Corporation, delivers a comprehensive array of services. David is adept at guiding residential, retail, and office project developers through the intricate journey from land assembly and acquisition to the nuances of development, subdivision approvals, leasing, and eventual sale. Institutional investors such as insurance companies, pension funds, and real estate investment trusts (REITs) rely on his acumen for the acquisition, disposition, leasing, and financing of commercial properties, including retail, office, and industrial spaces. Furthermore, his counsel is sought after by hoteliers for transactions involving the acquisition, divestiture, refinancing, and development of hotel and resort properties.

David's contributions to the field of real estate law have not gone unnoticed. His acclaim in prestigious legal directories underscores his standing in the legal community. Since 2009, he has been a fixture in The Best Lawyers in Canada® for Real Estate Law, a testament to his sustained excellence. Legal 500 Canada recognized him as a leading individual in real estate since 2023, while Chambers Canada has listed him among Canada's leading lawyers for business in Real Estate for British Columbia since 2016 and in Hospitality nationwide since 2020. The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has acknowledged his expertise in Property Development since 2021, and he was also featured in the 2023 Lexpert Special Edition on Infrastructure. His peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell® stands at a distinguished 4.4 out of 5.

David's legal education and qualifications are equally impressive. Since his admission to the British Columbia bar in 1989, following his LLB from the University of Toronto in 1988 and a BA (Hons.) from McGill University in 1984, he has built a career marked by significant achievements and a reputation for excellence. His legal practice spans several key areas within commercial real estate, including leasing, hospitality, municipal and land use planning, transportation, senior living and housing, railway, and infrastructure, showcasing his versatility and depth of knowledge in the field.