Michael Mjanes

In the realm of real estate and corporate commercial law, Michael Mjanes stands out for his deep expertise and client-focused guidance. He excels in guiding transactions involving real estate purchases, sales, commercial leases, financing, and forming joint ventures. Beyond real estate, Michael's proficiency extends across private mergers and acquisitions (M&A), benefiting clients in industries like forestry, mining, telecommunications, healthcare, mini-storage, food and beverage, and cutting-edge technology. His counsel encompasses shareholder agreements, secured transactions, and corporate restructuring.

Michael's approach is highly valued by emerging companies and established clients alike for his ability to offer practical, solution-oriented advice. He assists with various business phases, from startup formation, through restructuring and financing, to daily operational challenges and contract negotiations. His reputation as a go-to advisor was solidified when Lexpert Magazine named him a Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyers Under 40 in Canada in 2016.

His legal practice covers a wide array of areas including corporate law, real estate, gaming and interactive entertainment law, development, land use, zoning, construction, engineering, leasing, asset management, and real estate finance. Michael was admitted to the Bar in British Columbia in 2008, marking the formal start of his legal journey.

Among his notable work, Michael provided legal counsel to the Simon Fraser Student Society on financing, building, and leasing a new student union building at SFU's Burnaby campus. He also advised a significant player in the forestry sector on acquiring sawmills and related forest tenures in British Columbia. Additionally, he was part of the team that assisted First Capital Realty Inc. in purchasing shopping centers in the region, including the notable acquisition of Semiahmoo Shopping Centre in Surrey, BC.

Michael's academic credentials include an LL.B. from the University of British Columbia obtained in 2007, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the same institution, earned in 1999. Fluent in English, he navigates the complexities of law with ease, offering his clients robust support and insights that drive their success.