Alana Walter is a dual-jurisdiction lawyer and a dual citizen of Canada and the United States, called to the bar in Ontario and British Columbia, and is currently based in Vancouver, BC. With over a decade of experience in the legal profession, she specializes in commercial real estate, offering strategic counsel on a wide range of complex transactions. Alana holds a law degree from the University of Ottawa and an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Victoria, a combination that enhances her holistic approach to legal problem-solving.
Alana has substantial expertise in advising on all phases of real estate development, from initial land acquisition and due diligence to project financing and construction. She regularly represents developers, investors and property owners in the acquisition and sale of both commercial and residential land, handling transactions ranging from straightforward purchases to multi-property deals with complex regulatory and zoning considerations.
Alana's financing work is equally comprehensive. She acts for both lenders and sophisticated borrowers in real estate finance matters, including negotiating and structuring mortgage and construction loan agreements, partnership arrangements and syndicated loans for large-scale development projects. She is highly skilled in addressing the challenges involved in securing financing for projects at various stages, ensuring that legal frameworks align with her clients' strategic and financial goals.
Before joining Bennett Jones, Alana practiced at a large international law firm on Bay Street in Toronto, where she advised on high-profile real estate transactions across Canada. Her clients included institutional investors, developers and major financial institutions engaged in complex development and financing deals.
In addition to her legal practice, Alana is deeply committed to community service. She volunteers with seniors and serves on the boards of two charities: one focused on connecting socially isolated seniors and another that provides housing for seniors and impoverished members of society.
Alana is also an active member of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) and a key contributor to the Bennett Jones Proptech group, staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the real estate sector.