Lawyer Profile
Michael L. Mjanes
Vancouver, British Columbia

Overview
Michael Mjanes is a trusted advisor to clients across the real estate, construction, and corporate commercial sectors, providing practical, business-focused legal counsel tailored to each client's goals.
Michael's real estate and construction practice covers acquisitions and dispositions, commercial leasing, project development, financing, and joint ventures. Michael also represents developers, investors, non-profit housing providers, and businesses in various stages of complex development and construction projects.
In his corporate and commercial practice, Michael advises clients across sectors such as forestry, mining, telecommunications, healthcare, mini-storage, food and beverage, and emerging technology. His work includes mergers and acquisitions, secured lending, shareholder agreements, corporate reorganizations, and day-to-day legal matters.
Recognized for his clear, solution-oriented advice and judgment, Michael is a long-term advisor to many of his clients, helping them manage legal complexity while advancing their strategic priorities.
Michael was named a Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyer Under 40 in 2016 and is ranked in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for his expertise in property development. He regularly presents on real estate and commercial law topics and contributes to continuing legal education publications.
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Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2008 (BC)