BAR ADMISSION

  • Alberta, 2000

Education

  • LL.B., University of Alberta, 1999
  • B.A., University of Calgary, 1996

Languages Spoken

  • English

Biography description

Gordon (Gord) Van Vliet doesn’t just know real estate and business law — he owns it. With experience in Alberta, Gord has been the legal force behind major public and private developments across the region. From skyscrapers to sprawling communities, he’s the one developers call when they need someone who can cut through the noise and get deals done.

Gord’s not here for the small stuff. He dives into the most complex, high-stakes real estate transactions — commercial and residential land development, condominiums, acquisition and sale, leasing, partnerships, secured lending, municipal planning — and pulls them off with precision. Whether you’re building a city block or restructuring a multi-million-dollar portfolio, Gord brings strategic clarity to the matter.

But it doesn’t stop there. As a trusted legal and business strategist, Gord advises companies on the tough calls — from entity structures and tax-smart planning to risk management and high-impact operational decisions. When things get complicated, Gord doesn’t flinch — he finds a way forward.

Clients don’t come to Gord for cookie-cutter advice. They come to him when they have a vision — and need someone who will fight to bring it to life. With a sharp eye for detail, a problem-solver’s mindset, and a drive to innovate, Gord is always looking for smarter, faster, more effective ways to crush obstacles and close deals.