Explore strategies for preparing a purchase file, common due diligence searches, and key considerations for conventional closings, protocol closings, and new builds. Discuss common lender instruction requests and some pitfalls and problems relating to mortgages of which a conveyancing lawyer should be aware. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Conveyancing on June 17, 2025.  Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes.

Explore a broad range of topics that pertain to conveyancing and will support attendees in establishing appropriate procedures, office policies, and best practices. These on-demand programs were originally presented as an in-person program titled Conveyancing on June 17, 2025. The total running time for each presentation ranges between 27 minutes to 1 hour, 5 minutes.

The first part of this on-demand program considers the challenges for lawyers that these deals may present. The second part explores strategies to employ when closing is delayed. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Conveyancing on June 17, 2025.  Total running time is 55 minutes.

Designed for new lawyers or those new to M&A transactions, this foundational program will touch on issues that lawyers encounter when working on M&A transactions. The total running time for each presentation ranges between 35 minutes to 1 hour, 27 minutes.

Explore common issues in M&A transactions, with topics including representations and warranties insurance, preclosing restructuring, regulatory considerations, vendor takeback, foreign investment/competition, partial ownership, and buying with shares. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on April 24, 2024. Total running time is 31 minutes.

While the preparation of mortgages is often delegated by lawyers to their paralegals or assistants, the lawyer must always review the mortgage instructions to ensure that he or she can fully and accurately report to the lender on the matters identified in those instructions, or whether s/he will need to seek amendments. Lender instructions have increased in scope and breadth over the past number of years, and lawyers are sometimes asked to provide opinions outside their area of expertise, on matters on which they do not have personal knowledge, or to assume responsibility for matters over which they do not have direct control. This paper provides a general discussion of common lender instruction requests and some pitfalls and problems relating to mortgages of which a conveyancing lawyer should be aware. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Conveyancing program in Edmonton on June 17, 2025.

While realtors are involved in the majority of real estate transactions in Alberta, sellers are increasingly seeking to reduce or eliminate real estate commissions on the sale of their properties. In addition, the internet has made it much easier for sellers to market their properties and locate buyers without the assistance of real estate agents. As a result, conveyancing lawyers are increasingly asked to act on private deals and sales of real property between family members where there is no realtor involved. This paper considers the challenges for lawyers that these deals may present. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Conveyancing program in Edmonton on June 17, 2025.