Michael Gibson

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Michael Gibson maintains a diverse real estate practice, primarily focusing on condominiums, cooperatives, and municipal law. In addition to his busy practice, Michael teaches Condominium Law at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Law and co-authored the book on Condominium Law in Alberta. Michael has a wide range of experience assisting condominium/cooperative developers, condominium corporations/cooperatives and their boards, managers, and owners/members with the unique challenges they face in the development, management, and operation of new and existing multi-family or commercial projects. Michael has appeared as counsel before all levels of Court in Alberta and various regulatory boards and tribunals, including the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. Michael has experience advising both condominium and cooperative boards on governance matters, incorporating new cooperatives and advising on membership and owner issues, including oppression and termination remedies.

Michael teaches various courses and seminars at the Canadian Condominium Institute, and has also been invited to talk at numerous business conferences and as a guest lecturer in the University of Alberta, Faculty of Business and Concordia University of Edmonton. Outside of the office, he is also a board member of the Sir Winston Churchill Society of Edmonton, which is dedicated to the advancement of parliamentary democracy and supporting education and the development of communication and leadership skills among local youths, as the leaders of the future.