Ian Bilek

Biography

  Development of a project in any industry is about delivering on time and on budget. Ian helps his clients by understanding the project concept and then reducing the big picture to proactively identify the detailed steps required to achieve that concept. More and more the biggest challenge proponents face is government regulation. Ian uses his skills, experience and relationships to move clients through the regulatory maze as efficiently as possible. Ian's clients value his advisory role as much as his legal services. Representative Matters Ian's practice focuses on real estate and natural resources development. In these highly regulated fields Ian has assisted his clients with obtaining the land rights and permitting required to move projects from concept to reality. Ian also has extensive experience in the financing of many different types of projects. Examples of Ian's work with clients include: Large residential/commercial real estate developments including both traditional subdivision development and bare land condominiums Condominium development Golf and other resort developments with rental pools and time shares Oil & gas pipeline real property acquisition and permitting Several mining projects including acquisition, development, permitting, financing, construction and operation Commercial leasing of industrial, retail and office premises Large scale "migration" projects under the Land Registration Act Acquisition, sale and financing of all types of commercial and multi-residential properties areas of practice Real estate Natural resources Environmental

Research Interest

  Real estate Natural resources Environmental