Erin Tait

Erin plays a pivotal role as a partner within the Commercial Real Estate & Development team, where she provides expert advice and representation to a broad spectrum of clients. Beyond her primary duties, Erin has taken on the responsibilities of Managing Partner at the firm, showcasing her dedication to driving growth and fostering innovation in community redevelopment projects. Her efforts in transforming and developing emerging areas have garnered her widespread recognition in the field of commercial real estate law.

Her clientele spans developers, commercial real estate buyers and sellers, as well as landlords and tenants engaged in various sectors such as office spaces, retail locations, industrial sites, hotels, and properties earmarked for development. Erin's expertise is vast, covering the intricacies of purchasing and selling commercial properties, orchestrating and documenting agreements for purchases and developments, and ensuring compliance with the Real Estate Development Marketing Act through meticulous drafting of disclosure statements.

Erin is also adept at navigating the complexities of real estate marketing compliance, securing municipal approvals, meeting subdivision and servicing requirements, and efficiently managing airspace parcel subdivisions for mixed-use developments. Furthermore, she ensures adherence to the Strata Property Act and handles various real estate structuring issues, cementing her as a versatile and knowledgeable professional in her field.

To stay abreast of industry trends and developments, Erin actively participates in events hosted by notable organizations such as NAIOP, UDI, and CLEBC. Her contributions to the field extend to her past work on the CLEBC Commercial Leasing — Annotated Precedents and Commercial Real Estate Practice Manual, further highlighting her commitment to excellence and continuous learning.

Erin's exceptional work has not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by her recognition as a 2023 LEXPERT-ranked lawyer and her receipt of prestigious Best Lawyers Awards. Her professional journey began with a solid educational foundation, holding a BA from the University of Victoria (1997) and an LLB from the University of Windsor (2000), and was formalized with her admission to the British Columbia Bar in 2001. Erin's career is a testament to her unwavering dedication to the commercial real estate and development sector, where she continues to make significant contributions and inspire change.