Peter carries on a wide-ranging business law practice, providing strategic advice to clients, and leading teams in acquisition transactions. Peter articled with the firm and practiced as a litigator for five years. He also has corporate counsel experience from his time as counsel in Petro-Canada's head office law department. Peter also has extensive experience in commercial property matters (acquisitions and leasing, in particular).
Accreditations, Certifications and Continuing Education
Comparative Law Certificate, Comparative Law Program; Universite de Sherbrooke, Dalhousie University, 1981
Professional Associations
Canadian Bar Association Alberta, Real Property - Commercial Section (South), Chair, 2012-Present
Canadian Bar Association Alberta, Real Property - Commercial Section (South), Vice-Chair, 2011-2012
Canadian Bar Association Alberta, Real Property - Commercial Section (South), Executive Member, 2009-2010
Law Society of Alberta, 1983-Present
Registered Trade-Mark Agent, 1993-Present
Alberta Law Review, Editorial Board, 1980-1982
International Council of Shopping Centers, Membership, Member, 2012-Present
Honours and Awards
George Bligh O'Connor Silver Medal in Law, University of Alberta, 1982
Jones Black Scholarship for Highest Academic Achievement in First Year Law
Bishop & McKenzie Prize in Company and Commercial Law
Chief Justice L.S. Turcotte Award
Faculty of Law Dean's List, 1981-1982
Province of Alberta Scholarship
Volunteer of the Year award, SkiMeisters Alpine Racers, 2002
Presentations
As a service to our clients, our lawyers regularly present at seminars and speaking engagements to audiences in cities across Alberta, the Northwest Territories and North America.
Lecturer / Teaching Positions
The following is a list of lectures, classes, seminars or speaking engagements given or taught by Peter:
Law Courses for Real Property Administrators, Mount Royal College, 1996 & 1998
Sessional Lecturer: Bar Admission Course - Real Estate, Legal Education Society of Alberta, 1995
Past Presentations
The following is a list of presentations, seminars or speaking engagements previously given by Peter:
Commercial Property Transactions, Calgary Real Estate Board - Commercial Realtors, June 2012
Negotiating in Today's Market, Calgary Real Estate Leasing Conference, June 2012
Commercial Leases - Rights and Remedies, Calgary Real Estate Board - Commercial Realtors, November 2011
Calgary Real Estate Leasing Conference - Green Leases and Green Buildings, Commercial Property Owners, Brokers and Property Managers, October 2011
Commercial Leasing - Negotiating a Commercial Property Lease, May 2010
Commercial Leasing Landlord Rights & Remedies, Field Law Clients and Guests, November 17, 2009
Calgary Real Estate Leasing Conference, Commercial Property Owners, Brokers and Property Managers, 2009
Calgary Real Estate Leasing Conference, Commercial Property Owners, Brokers and Property Managers, 2008
Basics of Licensing Technology & Software, Field Law Clients and Guests, April 2006
Commercial Leasing, CBA Young Lawyers section, 2002 and 2006
Bar Admission Course - Real Estate, Legal Education Society of Alberta, 1995
Published Works
We are committed to keeping our clients educated and informed on the issues affecting them. The following published works were written, or contributed to, by Peter.
Articles
Disasters and Property Leases - Don't get hit twice, The Advisor, December 2012
Battle of the Forms, The Advisor, Spring 2011
Software Licensing, The Advisor, Spring 2010
Slip, Fall and Pay, Bricks & Mortar, December 2000
Landlords, Competition and the Law, Bricks & Mortar, Spring 2000
Leave No Stone Unturned, The Corporate Advantage, April 2000
The E-Commerce Puzzle, The Entrepreneur, April 2000
Paperless Documents - Part of the E-Commerce Puzzle, The Entrepreneur, 2000
Use 'Em or Lose 'Em?, Bricks & Mortar, December 1999
DCT's Go Into History, The Entrepreneur, October 1999
Volunteer / Pro Bono
Our lawyers have a strong commitment to their communities volunteering in a broad range of sectors often in leadership capacities. As a Firm, we recognize, applaud and support their efforts. Below are some of the community, volunteer or pro bono commitments Peter has made.
Calgary Elbow Wildrose Alliance Constituency Association, President, 2012-Present
Calgary Elbow Wildrose Alliance Constituency Association, Vice President - Communications, 2009-2011
Sunshine Alpine Racers, Vice President, Communications, 2006-2008
Alpine Racing Programs (Alpine Chair) - Sunshine Alpine Racers, Vice-President, 2004-2006
Sunshine Alpine Racers, Board Member, 2003-2008
Member, Alpine Chairs Committee, 2004-2006
SkiMeisters Alpine Racers, Board Member, 2000-2002
Mayfair Bel-Aire Community Association, Board Member, 1995-2000
City of Calgary Approving Authority for Campaigns for Public Contributions, Chair, 1988-1988
Theatre Calgary Banff/Calgary Road Race, Member, Organizing Committee, 1985-1986
Alpine Canada Alpin, National Official - Level 3
Conservative Party of Canada, Member
Building Owners and Managers Association, Former Member
Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Former Member
City of Calgary Approving Authority for Campaigns for Public Contributions, Member, 1987-1988