This is the livestream registration page for this program. If you would like to purchase an in-person ticket for this program, please navigate to the Edmonton registration page.
This program provides practical takeaways to support a seamless commercial real estate transaction. Topics will include:
- Due Diligence Essentials
- Purchase & Sale Agreement Insights
- Security Documentation Demystification
- Professional Conduct
- Trust Conditions & Closing
This program is intended for lawyers in their first few years of practice and those who are looking to revisit the basics.
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*Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. Early bird pricing ends on April 7, 2025. This program is being recorded and will be available as an on-demand program subject to any issues with the recording.
If multiple people from your firm/organization would like to attend this program, please contact info@lesa.org for pricing. To receive discounted group pricing, you must contact us prior to the first registration from your firm.
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Topics
Due Diligence Essentials | Mary Jayne Assaly
Due diligence makes or breaks any commercial real estate transaction. This presentation will explore key searches to conduct and how to analyze the results effectively.
Purchase & Sale Agreement Insights | Melissa D. Timbres
This session provides a detailed review of critical clauses you can’t overlook. Using a precedent real estate purchase and sale agreement as an illustration, we’ll discuss typical covenants, key conditions precedent that could be negotiated and included in the agreement, common representations and warranties, as well as negotiation strategies to consider when acting for the seller or the buyer.
Security Documentation Demystified | Jill L.A. Sheward
Join Jill L.A. Sheward for a review of common security documentation, including mortgages, general security agreements, guarantees, environmental indemnity, and more. Participants will walk away with an enhanced understanding of which clauses require review, the registration process, as well as how to effectively advise their clients. From the solicitor’s perspective, we’ll also consider which opinions should be provided by the borrower’s lawyer vs. the lender’s lawyer.
Professional Conduct Guidance | Sandra Petersson KC
Even the best lawyers may find themselves subject to a complaint or in a position where they need to report themselves to the Law Society of Alberta. Join LSA Bencher Sandra Petersson KC for a candid discussion that will demystify the process and enhance your understanding of the steps to take should you ever find yourself in this situation.
Trust Conditions and Closing | Bianca Kratt KC
Trust conditions are the backbone of commercial real estate transactions in Alberta, ensuring funds and documents are exchanged securely and in accordance with legal obligations. A well-managed closing hinges on clear, enforceable trust conditions that protect all parties from risk and prevent disputes. Lawyers must exercise diligence in drafting and complying with trust conditions, ensuring that obligations are met before releasing funds or documents. Any deviation—intentional or not—can result in serious professional and legal consequences. Join us for an insightful discussion on the critical role of trust conditions in commercial real estate and best practices for ensuring a smooth and well-managed closing.
| TIME* | TOPIC | SPEAKER(S) |
| 9:00 AM–9:05 AM | Introduction | LESA Staff & Chair |
| 9:05 AM – 10:10 AM | Due Diligence Essentials | Mary Jayne Assaly |
| 10:10 AM – 11:15 AM | Purchase & Sale Agreement Insights | Melissa Timbres |
| BREAK | 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM |
| 11:30 AM – 12:35 PM | Security Documentation Demystified | Jill L.A. Sheward |
| LUNCH | 12:35 PM – 1:20 PM |
| 1:20 PM – 2:25 PM | Professional Conduct Guidance | Sandra Petersson KC |
| BREAK | 2:25 PM – 2:40 PM |
| 2:40 PM – 3:45 PM | Trust Conditions and Closing | Bianca Kratt KC |
| 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM | Q&A and Wrap Up | Faculty |
*Note: Presentation start/end times are approximate.
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