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Warren Downs

Partner, Vancouver

Warren Downs' combined corporate and commercial law practice enables him to see the big picture - from the ground up.

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Warren has substantial knowledge and expertise through his high-level involvement in deals related to public-private partnerships (PPPs), joint ventures, limited partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, construction and real estate development. He has a particular focus on the natural resources sector, complemented by significant experience in the environmental and forestry sectors.

Warren acts as British Columbia counsel to a major oil and gas producer and distributor in environmental and real estate matters. He has acted for one of Canada's major integrated forest companies in all aspects of the development, financing, construction and implementation of a series of "greenfield” projects throughout North America.

He also acts for an international developer in all aspects of a major land development in downtown Vancouver, and several pension funds in all matters relating to comprehensive real estate development projects.

Warren advised a major Canadian engineering firm in connection with the negotiation, financing and construction of PPPs.

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Professional Associations & Activities

  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Law Society of British Columbia

Community Involvement

  • Former director, Emergency Communications for Southwest British Columbia (1998-2000)
  • Member, West Vancouver Police Board (1985-1991) (1996-2002)
  • Former member, West Vancouver Advisory Finance Commission (1993-1995)
  • Former director & secretary, West Vancouver Alcohol & Drug Prevention & Treatment Services Society

Recognition

  • American Lawyer Magazine and Martindale-Hubbell, 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Canada
  • AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Best Lawyers in Canada Directory, 2006 for Environmental Law

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