Lawyer Profile

John L. Sampson

Vancouver, British Columbia

John L. Sampson

Overview

John L. Sampson is a Founding Partner of Sampson Davie Fane Volpiana LLP in Vancouver. His real estate practice serves developers, private and family-run real estate companies and institutional investors, with experience in property development, commercial leasing, real estate finance and major mixed-use and infrastructure projects. He was instrumental in building and growing the real estate practice at Bull, Housser & Tupper over more than 20 years; that practice is now part of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Sampson holds a B.Comm. and LL.B. from the University of British Columbia and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1986.

Practice Areas

  • Municipal Law
  • Real Estate

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1986 (BC)

Professional Details

Education

LL.B., University of British Columbia, 1985
B.Comm., University of British Columbia, 1982

Associations

Canadian Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association Real Property Section, British Columbia Branch
Law Society of British Columbia
Real estate industry associations

Awards & Recognition

Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Property Development, 2016-2026
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Property Leasing, 2019-2026
Acritas Stars, 2019-2021
Chambers Canada, Real Estate - British Columbia, 2016-2026
Best Lawyers Canada, Commercial Leasing and Real Estate, 2006-2026
Legal 500 Canada, Real Estate, 2015