Greg Plater

In the bustling world of real estate, Greg Plater stands at the forefront, steering the Vancouver office's Real Estate Group as its head. His role expands across Western Canada as the leading partner and stretches to co-leading the National Real Estate Group. Greg's expertise also shines in the Projects & Infrastructure Group. With a keen eye and a wealth of knowledge, he navigates through the complexities of real estate transactions. His advisory spectrum covers acquisitions, sales, financings, and the initial stages of purchases. Greg's guidance is sought in development ventures, partnerships, construction deals, and leasing arrangements, spanning both private and governmental lands in British Columbia and Alberta.

His clientele is as diverse as his expertise, encompassing both public and private entities. Among them are real estate magnates, developers, pension funds, advisors, lenders, and even municipalities. Greg's involvement in development projects is noteworthy, tackling everything from ground leases to intricate mixed-use developments. His advisory role extends to projects that revitalize contaminated sites and those that introduce innovative strata and airspace parcel solutions.

Greg's acumen is particularly evident in his work with public-private partnership (PPP) transactions. These projects, which span transportation, healthcare, judicial, and other governmental infrastructures, benefit from his seasoned counsel. Whether representing project proponents or advising lenders, his contributions in British Columbia and Alberta are significant. His recent focus on assisting municipalities in partnerships with the private sector highlights his evolving expertise.

Beyond his practice, Greg is deeply embedded in the legal community. His memberships in the Law Societies of British Columbia and Alberta, the Canadian Bar Association, and its various subsections reflect his commitment. His involvement with the Calgary chapter of NAIOP underscores his connection to the industry.

Greg's academic credentials, with a law degree from the University of Victoria and a Bachelor's from the University of Calgary, lay the groundwork for his professional achievements. His bar admissions in Alberta and British Columbia mark milestones in his legal journey.

Notably, Greg has played a pivotal role in several high-profile transactions. His involvement with the City of Calgary, especially concerning the Green Line Beltline and Downtown Sub-Surface Integrated Stations Project, showcases his impact on urban development. His advisory services to GIC and Dream Industrial REIT in their monumental joint venture and GIC Private Limited's major hotel portfolio acquisition demonstrate his prowess in significant real estate deals. Through these engagements, Greg Plater not only shapes the landscape of real estate law but also contributes to the evolution of urban spaces.