Calgary—Dentons is pleased to announce that Jonathan Ryder has rejoined the Firm as a partner in the Commercial Real Estate and Development group.

Based in our Calgary office, Jonathan has extensive experience in residential and industrial development, land use and planning, leasing, and commercial, industrial and office transactions.

Jonathan returns after having spent five years working with one of Alberta’s largest real estate developers as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel for its Canadian operations. In this role, he advised various business groups on operational and legal matters, ranging from investor communications to sophisticated contract negotiations, and managed real estate transactions in excess of CA$500 million.

“Jonathan was an associate at Dentons (Fraser Milner Casgrain at the time) for four years at the beginning of his career, becoming an important member of the team,” said Donald Leitch, Managing Partner, Dentons’ Calgary office. “He remained a friend of the Firm when he moved on to explore another opportunity in house and we are delighted that he has now decided to come home.”

“I’m excited to be starting this next phase of my career back at Dentons, where it all started,” said Jonathan. “Having worked in a private practice, I now have unique insight into what my clients need and I look forward to having the opportunity to provide them with the highest quality of service possible.”

Jonathan acts as strategic advisor to several family offices in Alberta, providing advice on matters including: acquisitions, joint venture and partnership structures, planning, and leasing. His broad depth of business experience ensures a well-informed, practical approach to real estate matters.

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