Brian Mackay

Brian MacKay brings a wealth of expertise to the table, specializing in areas such as secured lending, acquisitions of businesses, and both residential and commercial real estate developments. His client base spans an impressive range of sectors, from car sales and leases to recreational facilities like ski and golf resorts, as well as industries such as forestry, fishing, and even the management and development of sports teams and their arenas. MacKay's prowess extends into the realm of real estate, where he has played a key role in developing subdivisions, assembling parcels of land, crafting condominium projects, negotiating for air rights, and ensuring the provision of essential utilities. His portfolio also showcases his ability to navigate the complexities of co-operative housing initiatives.

Brian's experience isn't confined to private enterprise; he's equally versed in fostering partnerships between the public and private sectors and handling a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial dealings. These include negotiations over assets and shares, as well as drafting shareholder agreements. His contributions to the leisure and resort industry are particularly notable, having been instrumental in the legislative processes that led to the establishment of the Mountain Resort Associations Act and the formation of the first mountain resort association under this new law.

Commercial lending, with a focus on securing loans with real estate, constitutes a major part of MacKay's legal practice. His record includes representing G&W Distilling during its acquisition by Labatt, managing a manufacturing company's buyout following a "shotgun" offer, orchestrating management changes at Spirit Ridge Resort, and assisting a credit union in expanding its auto lease financing across Canada.

Brian MacKay, who communicates fluently in English, has been recognized for his legal acumen, notably in real estate law by Best Lawyers in Canada from 2022 to 2024 and has earned a Distinguished® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce and an LL.B. from the University of British Columbia, completed in 1985 and 1986, respectively. He has been a practicing member of the British Columbia Bar since 1987, underlining his long-standing commitment to excellence in the legal field.