Teresa Tomkinson

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Teresa Tomkinson is an Edmonton-based general solicitor focused on commercial leasing, lending, sales and property acquisitions for large corporate clients, large banks and commercial lenders, land developers, national and provincial landlords, retail tenants and entrepreneurs throughout Alberta. In addition, she collaborates with lawyers to serve clients in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

While the transactions for leasing, lending and financing may seem to be repetitive, the reality is that each agreement is different and must reflect client priorities. Teresa takes the time to clearly define and check the clients’ priorities and objectives to ensure they are reflected in agreements.

Her clients value her efficient and client-focused approach and appreciate her dedication to understanding what is unique to them and their business. For example, a growing global concern over environmental impacts of buildings has led to many clients investing in achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for their commercial assets. Add the implementation of a Carbon Tax, and many landlords are amending their leasing agreements and moving towards "green leases." Teresa works closely with clients to ensure their priorities are reflected in all their agreements.

Teresa’s areas of practice include:

  • Business
  • Banking and finance
  • Commercial law
  • Commercial land development
  • Commercial lending and financing
  • Commercial sales and property acquisitions
  • Leasing
  • Real estate property law

Teresa articled with Field Law and then joined the firm in 1999.

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Rankings
  • Bar Admissions
  • University of Alberta
    Bachelor of Arts with Distinction
    1994
  • University of Alberta
    Bachelor of Laws with Distinction
    1998
  • Alberta
    1999

Involvement

  • Professional
  • Volunteer Work
  • Canadian Bar Association Alberta, Real Property Section (North)
    Member
    1999 - Present
  • Canadian Bar Association Alberta, Commercial Leasing and Tenancies Law Section (North)
    Member
    1999 - Present
  • Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity

    1996 - Present
  • The George Spady Centre
    Director
    2009 - 2012
  • The George Spady Centre
    Chair of Personnel Committee
    2002 - 2006
  • The George Spady Centre
    Director
    1999 - 2006