10155 102nd St, Suite 2700, Commerce Place, Edmonton, AB
Year called to bar: 1980 (AB)
John Cross is recognized as a leading lawyer in the real estate, banking and finance, commercial leasing, and corporate law practice areas. He has completed large-scale property projects of all types, including mixed use projects. He acts on acquisitions, dispositions, land assemblies, land use agreements, leases and co-ownership, joint venture and partnership arrangements for developers, property managers, big box retailers, REITs, investment pools, and health and seniors care institutions. He acts for institutional and corporate lenders, both real estate and commercial, as well as borrowers. John has structured corporate and public company credit facilities, multi-lender and subordinated debt financings, and asset-based loans, and he has enforcement and restructuring experience. He acts as general counsel for corporations with national and international scope, who rely on him for all their corporate legal requirements and ongoing proactive advice. John has instructed at various educational institutions and business and professional organizations including the University of Alberta, Legal Education Society of Alberta, Building Owners and Managers Association, Urban Development Institute, and International Council of Shopping Centres.
