Kristian N. Arciaga, Partner | Real Estate Law

Kristian N. Arciaga *

Partner
The Vancouver commercial real estate scene is constantly changing – our experienced team is well-equipped to maneuver through the complex issues that accompany the city’s dynamic market.
Jurisdiction Ontario, 2022 | British Columbia, 2016
Language(s) English
Office(s) Vancouver
Contact
Business +1 604 631 4705
Email karciaga@fasken.com
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Overview

Kristian N. Arciaga is a member of the Real Estate Law practice group. Involved in all aspects of real estate law, he regularly provides counsel to developers, institutional clients, companies, and investors.

Kristian advises on a wide range of commercial real estate matters. Areas of focus include acquisitions and dispositions, financings, and leasing, joint ventures and co-ownership, and matters relating to development, zoning, and land use. Kristian provides clients with a pragmatic and diligent approach to navigating the ever-evolving complexities and fast-paced nature of real estate issues.

Kristian also regularly assists landlords and tenants with respect to retail spaces, office buildings, and industrial properties.

Kristian is a former director of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers British Columbia and is a former Chair of the Canadian Bar Association (BC) Banking Subsection. He also serves as an active mentor to the firm’s younger lawyers.

In his free time, Kristian enjoys spending time with his young family and Zuchon dog, watching the Vancouver Canucks and the Miami Dolphins, and travelling.

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Achievements

  • Recognized as Ones to Watch in Real Estate Law in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2023 to 2025
Best Lawyers Publication name with laurels The Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized as Ones to Watch in Real Estate Law in Vancouver Best Lawyers is an attorney ranking service. For more than 30 years, it has identified lawyers best qualified to represent clients in various jurisdictions and specialties. Read more

Client Work

  • Keltic Canada Development Co. Ltd. acquires Brighouse West Business Park in C$300 million transaction, [Deal - Keltic Canada Development Co. Ltd.], On December 7, 2021, Keltic Canada Development Co. Ltd. (“Keltic Canada”) announced their acquisition of Brighouse West Business Park (“Brighouse”) – a 27-acre site next to Richmond Oval, for C$300 million. Keltic Canada plans to use the substantial commercial and industrial site located next to ...
  • Royal Mail subsidiary General Logistics Systems Canada Ltd. acquires Canadian logistics company Mid-Nite Sun Transportation Ltd. for C$360 million, [Deal - General Logistics Systems Canada Ltd.], The combination of the two businesses will unlock significant growth opportunities for GLS with new and existing customers in both the Canadian and US markets.
  • LaSalle Canada Core Real Property, L.P. acquires 50% interest in Guildford Town Centre, [Deal - LaSalle Investment Management (Canada) on behalf of LaSalle Canada Core Real Property, L.P.], Fasken advised LaSalle Canada Core Real Property, L.P. in the acquisition and financing of a 50% interest in Guildford Town Centre, Surrey, British Columbia, with a team that consisted of Marty Emmons, Sarah Batut, Huy Do, Paul Casuccio, Scott Conover, Kristian Arciaga and Cara Chu. Fasken also a...
  • Kingswood Capital Management in its acquisition of MEC through CCAA proceedings, [Deal - Kingswood Capital Management, LP], On October 30, 2020, Kingswood Capital Management, LP (Kingswood) completed its acquisition of substantially all of Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC)'s assets through the Companies' Creditiors Arrangement Act (CCAA). MEC is Canada's go-to retailer for rock solid outdoor gear, expert advice and endle...
  • Unicare sells Inglewood Care Centre to Baptist Housing, [Deal - Unicare Homes Inc.], On February 3, 2020, Unicare Homes Inc. sold Inglewood Care Centre to Baptist Housing, a non-profit society. The sale involved C$114 million in financing from BC Housing, a provincial Crown agency, and included Inglewood Care Centre as well as three adjacent lots. Inglewood Care Centre is a 57 y...
  • Ivanhoe Cambridge sells interest in leading shopping centre in Western Canada, [Deal - Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc.], On February 15, 2018, Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc. completed the sale of a 50% interest in one of the leading shopping centres in Western Canada. Fasken represented Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc. with a team that included Marty Emmons, Andrea Centa, Sarah Batut, Allyson Roy, Jennifer Parker, Scott Ma, Laura Sm...
  • CCAA Proceedings of Ascent Industries Corp. et al, [Deal - BZAM Management Inc.], Fasken advised BZAM Management Ltd in a complex transaction involving CCAA proceedings and the completion of two back-to-back transactions for the purchase of Ascent Industries Corp’s assets and stepping into the shoes of Ascent, as a purchaser, to complete the purchase of greenhouses from Hollan...
Deal Advised Keltic Canada Development Co. Ltd. Keltic Canada Development Co. Ltd. acquires Brighouse West Business Park in C$300 million transaction On December 7, 2021, Keltic Canada Development Co. Ltd. (“Keltic Canada”) announced their acquisition of Brighouse West Business Park (“Brighouse”) – a 27-acre site next to Richmond Oval, for C$300 million. Keltic Canada plans to use the substantial commercial and industrial site located next to ... Read more
Deal Advised General Logistics Systems Canada Ltd. Royal Mail subsidiary General Logistics Systems Canada Ltd. acquires Canadian logistics company Mid-Nite Sun Transportation Ltd. for C$360 million The combination of the two businesses will unlock significant growth opportunities for GLS with new and existing customers in both the Canadian and US markets. Read more
Deal Advised LaSalle Investment Management (Canada) on behalf of LaSalle Canada Core Real Property, L.P. LaSalle Canada Core Real Property, L.P. acquires 50% interest in Guildford Town Centre Fasken advised LaSalle Canada Core Real Property, L.P. in the acquisition and financing of a 50% interest in Guildford Town Centre, Surrey, British Columbia, with a team that consisted of Marty Emmons, Sarah Batut, Huy Do, Paul Casuccio, Scott Conover, Kristian Arciaga and Cara Chu. Fasken also a... Read more
Deal Advised Kingswood Capital Management, LP Kingswood Capital Management in its acquisition of MEC through CCAA proceedings On October 30, 2020, Kingswood Capital Management, LP (Kingswood) completed its acquisition of substantially all of Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC)'s assets through the Companies' Creditiors Arrangement Act (CCAA). MEC is Canada's go-to retailer for rock solid outdoor gear, expert advice and endle... Read more
Deal Advised Unicare Homes Inc. Unicare sells Inglewood Care Centre to Baptist Housing On February 3, 2020, Unicare Homes Inc. sold Inglewood Care Centre to Baptist Housing, a non-profit society. The sale involved C$114 million in financing from BC Housing, a provincial Crown agency, and included Inglewood Care Centre as well as three adjacent lots. Inglewood Care Centre is a 57 y... Read more
Deal Advised Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc. Ivanhoe Cambridge sells interest in leading shopping centre in Western Canada On February 15, 2018, Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc. completed the sale of a 50% interest in one of the leading shopping centres in Western Canada. Fasken represented Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc. with a team that included Marty Emmons, Andrea Centa, Sarah Batut, Allyson Roy, Jennifer Parker, Scott Ma, Laura Sm... Read more
Deal Advised BZAM Management Inc. CCAA Proceedings of Ascent Industries Corp. et al Fasken advised BZAM Management Ltd in a complex transaction involving CCAA proceedings and the completion of two back-to-back transactions for the purchase of Ascent Industries Corp’s assets and stepping into the shoes of Ascent, as a purchaser, to complete the purchase of greenhouses from Hollan... Read more

Career & Education

Education

  • JD, Cum Laude University of Ottawa
  • BA (Honours), Political Science University of British Columbia

Community involvement

Memberships & Affiliations

Knowledge

  • Jamming the Revolving Door: BC Introduces New Residential Property Flipping Tax, 12/4/2024
  • Navigating Historical Hurdles: Old Property Restrictions May Limit Redevelopment Potential of Single-Family Properties, 11/12/2024
  • Transparent to the World - Push for Public National Beneficial Ownership Registry Unveiled in 2022 Federal Budget, 6/2/2022
Looking up view on financial buildings Bulletin Jamming the Revolving Door: BC Introduces New Residential Property Flipping Tax Any owner planning to sell their interest in a residential property located in British Columbia will potentially face a new tax beginning on January 1, 2025. Read more
Looking up view on financial buildings Bulletin Navigating Historical Hurdles: Old Property Restrictions May Limit Redevelopment Potential of Single-Family Properties Provincial legislation that encourages multi-unit housing will not override statutory building schemes and restrictive covenants registered on title to land Read more
view looking up at tall buildings Bulletin Transparent to the World - Push for Public National Beneficial Ownership Registry Unveiled in 2022 Federal Budget Proposed National Corporate and Real Property Beneficial Ownership Registries to be Searchable by the Public. Read more

Events

  • Symposium 2020 - The Bad Times: Navigating Real Property Investments and Challenges During Crisis, 11/18/2020
Symposium 2020 - The Bad Times: Navigating Real Property Investments and Challenges During Crisis Symposium Symposium 2020 - The Bad Times: Navigating Real Property Investments and Challenges During Crisis Real property is a favourite of investors in times of financial crisis. COVID-19 has brought unique circumstances to the real estate sector, affecting how people gather, do business and interact. Although the pandemic has affected different industries in various ways, there are some common themes... location location Virtual Event About the event

Speaking Engagements

  • Pacific Business & Law Institute (PBLI), 5/19/2022
Pacific Business & Law Institute (PBLI) Commercial Leasing Conference - Commercial Leasing Case Law Update

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