Mark Schmidt

Mark Schmidt leads the National Real Estate Service Group of a prominent Canadian firm, where his expertise in corporate and commercial law shines, especially in the realm of real estate. His reputation as a top real estate attorney in Canada stems from his dynamic involvement in various facets of the field, including acquisitions and financing, alongside spearheading both residential and commercial property developments. His role extends to negotiating office and retail leases.

Beyond the realm of real estate, Mark provides counsel on general commercial issues, with a record of accomplishment in managing private corporate transactions such as acquisitions, sales, and financing across different sectors. His versatility is evident through his contributions to telecommunications, port and terminal infrastructure, renewable energy, and forestry.

Hailing from Vancouver, Mark's academic background includes a law degree from Dalhousie University and a commerce degree from the University of British Columbia, both completed in 1988. His legal practice was officially recognized in British Columbia in 1989.

Mark has offered his legal acumen to Rural Stores and Conway Richmond, guiding these entities through the intricacies of financing, leasing, plus buying and selling properties, thereby ensuring their operational success in the British Columbia shopping centre landscape.

His linguistic proficiency is in English, complementing his distinguished educational achievements with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of British Columbia and a LL.B. from Dalhousie University.

Mark's excellence in the legal field has not gone unnoticed. He has been honored repeatedly by "Best Lawyers in Canada" for his contributions to Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, and Real Estate Law from 2014 to 2023. His expertise was also recognized by Chambers Canada in the Corporate/Commercial sector for British Columbia from 2018 to 2020, alongside accolades from Martindale-Hubbell and The Legal 500 Canada for Real Estate from 2016 to 2024.