We're passionate about real estate.
From complex matters, high value deals, and practical advice, our experience runs deep.
We cover a lot of ground - building, planning, financing, and protecting your projects. Westgrove Law advises on a full range of real property transactions for residential, commercial and industrial properties, and has a depth of expertise in construction and corporate law related to real property. Our solutions empower you to grow and succeed in British Columbia’s dynamic real estate environment.
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OUR CLIENTS
Who we work with
We deliver strategic, growth-oriented advice that considers the intricacies of our clients’ ventures and the realities of bringing them to life.
Westgrove Law advises a diverse range of clients across the real estate and business community. From well-known and established companies to growing enterprises and small businesses, we provide organizations of all sizes practical, industry-focused legal advice for their commercial real estate needs. Our clients include:
• Real estate investors, developers and builders
• Commercial landlords and tenants
• Property managers
• Family offices and high-net-worth individuals
• Entrepreneurs and business owners
• Joint venture partners and syndicates
• Lenders and borrowers
Let’s get started on your transaction.
Plan today.
Build tomorrow.
We deliver on your goals and plans through practical, results-driven solutions that help our clients grow and succeed. We understand that our clients depend on sound judgment, deep industry knowledge, and highly responsive support. We earn trust one client at a time and partner with ambitious clients to achieve long-term success.
TEAM
Tony Magre
Lawyer
Tony is an experienced real estate and construction lawyer. His practice focuses on a full range of real property transactions, including buying, selling, developing, financing, and leasing residential, multi-family, office, retail and industrial properties. He also advises on construction law and a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including joint venture, partnership and shareholder arrangements.
Tony has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada for his work in Real Estate Law (2023–2026) and Commercial Leasing (2026). He is also an Adjunct Professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law (University of British Columbia), where he teaches a course on real estate transactions.
Before founding Westgrove Law, Tony worked at a top national business law firm where he advised a range of clients on some of the largest and most complex real property transactions in the Canadian market. He has written extensively on real estate matters, including publications for the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia and the Professional Legal Training Course.
Prior to university, Tony worked for seven years as a drywaller and painter on residential and commercial projects in Victoria and the Western Communities. This hands-on experience gives him practical insight into the construction industry and the business realities that drive development, shaping his practical approach to advising clients.
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J.D. (University of Toronto)
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B.A. Economics (Simon Fraser University)
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Certificate in Construction Law (Osgoode Hall Law School)
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Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada for Real Estate Law (2023–2026) and Commercial Leasing (2026)
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Adjunct professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law (University of British Columbia, Real Estate Transactions)
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The Law Society of British Columbia
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Canadian Bar Association (Real Property and Construction Law Subsections, B.C. Branch)
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Urban Development Institute
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Practice Material: Real Estate, Professional Legal Training Course, The Law Society of British Columbia, December 2018, October 2019, November 2020, November 2021, October 2022, November 2023 and April 2025 (Co-Author)
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A Review of Landowner Transparency in British Columbia, Canadian Tax Foundation, September 2022 (Author)
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Transparency Regimes: The New World, the Tax Practitioner and the Client British Columbia Tax Conference, September 20, 2022 (Speaker)
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Chapter 4: Multi-tenant Industrial Lease, Commercial Leasing: Annotated Precedents, Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia, August 2020 and August 2022 (Co-Author)
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Chapter 6: Collateral Documents to Real Estate Financing Transaction, Real Estate Financing: Annotated Precedents, Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia, June 2020 and June 2022 (Co-Author)
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Ursula Silva
Legal Assistant
Ursula Silva
Legal Assistant
Ursula brings over a decade of legal expertise to her role as a legal assistant at Westgrove Law. She supports the Firm's work in real property, construction, corporate, and commercial matters with a strong foundation in legal practice and administration.
Before relocating to Victoria, Ursula practiced for ten years as a real estate lawyer in Lima, Peru. Her background also includes specialized education and experience in environmental and natural resources law. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, Ursula contributes to the Firm's multilingual client service capabilities.
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Post-Degree Diploma in Business Administration (Camosun College, Victoria, B.C.)
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Specialization in Environmental and Natural Resources Law (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima, Peru)
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Mining and Environmental Law Diploma (Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, Peru)
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Real Estate Diploma (Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Lima, Peru)
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Bachelor's degree in law and political science (Universidad Nacional Santiago Antunez de Mayolo, Huaraz, Peru)
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Dean´s Honour Roll (Camosun College, Victoria, B.C)
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Member of the Law Society of Lima, Peru (2010)
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National expertise.
Local insight.
Westgrove Law combines sophisticated strategy and collaborative service to deliver clear and valuable guidance that transforms ambitions into achievement.
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Tony was professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire legal process feel straightforward and stress-free. I felt confident and supported every step of the way.
Leela M.
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Helping to guide our clients through British Columbia’s dynamic real estate environment.
