Lawyer Profile
Jeffrey Merrick
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Jeff is the past Chair of the national Infrastructure group and the head of the Vancouver Real Estate group. Jeff is also the Managing Partner of the Blakes Vancouver office.
Jeff has expertise in developing, buying, selling, leasing and financing major commercial real estate and infrastructure projects. He also has expertise in P3s and AFPs, including all aspects of major design, build, finance and operate projects working with private partners and governments.
Jeff's recent experience extends to major projects on the west coast of British Columbia, including:
Jeff also has experience with major hospital and other social infrastructure projects in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories and British Columbia.
Jeff was selected as a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America. He is also recognized as a leading lawyer in the following publications:
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2026 (Repeatedly Recommended – Infrastructure Law and Real Estate – Property Development)
The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 (Construction Law, Gaming Law, Project Finance Law, Public Procurement Law, Real Estate Law)
IFLR1000: The Guide to the World's Leading Financial and Corporate Law Firms 2025 (Project Finance)
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1990 (ON); 1992 (BC)