Education
1995, LL.B., University of Victoria
1995, Masters of Public Administration, University of Victoria
1989, Bachelor of Arts, Simon Fraser University
Bar Admission
1997, British Columbia
Profile
Brenda Lightbody is a partner in the firm's lending and real estate group. Brenda's practice at Richards Buell Sutton LLP covers all aspects of real estate law with a focus on commercial lending.
Brenda acts for all types of lenders including banks, insurance companies, private and non-institutional lenders in a variety of commercial and residential loan transactions involving loans and security of all types. She also acts for borrowers in residential and commercial loan transactions.
Brenda's experience also includes condominium development and ski resort development, including subdivision work, the preparation and filing of disclosure documents and project sales.
Areas of Practice
Commercial lending, general real estate
Articles, Speeches and Seminars
• MIABC - Annual Legal Report (co-author) 2006, 2007, 2009
• BC Mortgages Practice Manual, Author
• BC Real Estate Practice Manual, Author
Professional/Business Affiliations
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, Law Society of British Columbia
Member, Real Property Subsection, Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch)
Member, Banking Law Subsection, Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch)
Member, Mortgage Investment Association of British Columbia
Member, Urban Development Institute (Pacific Region)