About Chris
Chris Sharpe: Professional Real Estate Attorney in Vancouver, British Columbia
Named in numerous publications and annual rankings as among the ‘Best Places to Live,’ Vancouver is one of the most dynamic cities in the world, bringing forth unparalleled opportunity and competition both locally and globally. Chris Sharpe embraces this enterprising spirit, helping our clients thrive in this hypercompetitive and ever-changing real estate market by creating proactive strategies that manage risks while optimizing opportunities for favorable outcomes.
Practice Areas
- Acquisitions and Dispositions of Commercial Properties, Including Development Sites and Income Properties
- Purchase and Sale of Businesses Where Property is Integral
- Commercial Leases for Landlords and Tenants of Office, Retail, Hospitality, Commercial, and Industrial Properties
- Negotiation and Preparation of Purchase Agreements and Development Agreements
- Investment Properties and Joint Ventures
- Mixed-Use, Multi-Residential, and Condominium Projects
- Real Estate Financing
- Development, Land Use, Municipal Law, Rezoning, and Subdivision
- Negotiation of Easements, Statutory Rights of Way, and Covenants
- Traffic & Zoning Hearings
- Commercial Leasing
Serving Clients in Vancouver, British Columbia
Chris Sharpe serves clients with interests in the commercial real estate sector. These include:
- Real Estate Developers of Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Leisure, Retail and Industrial Projects
- Institutional Clients Undertaking Complex and Large-Scale Infrastructure, Transportation, Utility, and Natural Resource Transactions and Ongoing Developments in Industries such as Hydroelectricity, Liquefied Natural Gas, Pipelines and Mining.
Chris’s expansive experience with advising a broad spectrum of clients allows him to present a multifaceted view and specialized insight. This is especially important given the unique legal challenges and market opportunities present throughout British Columbia.
Recognized for Expertise in Real Estate Law
Named in numerous publications and annual rankings as among the ‘Best Places to Live,’ Chris Sharpe was recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada Guide for his expertise in Real Estate Law, since 2021. His ability to continually evaluate objectives and adjust to evolving conditions allows our clients to weather challenges and realize the tangible benefits from their commercial real estate transactions.
Notable Clients & Cases
- Advised a leading mining company on the $1.2 billion sale and lease-back of its interest in a hydroelectric facility
- Advised a major Canadian railway on the $55 million sale of its urban railway corridor to the City of Vancouver.
- Advised the developer of a 258-unit mixed-use residential/retail development in North Vancouver, including acquisition, financing, construction financing and development approvals
Fortunate to have called British Columbia home throughout his life, Chris Sharpe appreciates the important relationship and community-building role that real estate development plays in the lives of British Columbians. An example of this is the recent transformation the Arbutus Corridor rail line in the City of Vancouver into an accessible greenway, in which Chris advised the seller to the City of Vancouver.
The Arbutus Greenway provides thousands of people, including Chris and his family, the opportunity to safely walk and bike from False Creek to the Fraser River, all while enjoying a beautiful urban park. Chris Sharpe’s professional philosophy is centered around understanding each client's unique needs and circumstances, and working diligently towards favorable outcomes.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of British Columbia (UBC), 2007
Awards & Recognitions
- Recognized as a Top Lawyer in Real Estate Law by The Best Lawyers in Canada Guide, since 2021.
Bar Admissions:
- British Columbia (BC), 2008
Firms & Affiliations
- Frederick & Sharpe LLP, Vancouver, British Columbia, since 2015.
Languages:
- English
- Spanish (Fluent)
