Atty. Kevin W. Keyes

Atty. Kevin W. Keyes

Kevin Keyes is a Partner in the firm’s Calgary office. His practice focuses on real estate development, financing and leasing.

Calgary Calgary 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Kevin W. Keyes at a glance

Kevin W. Keyes is a business and real estate attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Parlee McLaws LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Alberta (1984). Educated at Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1983) and Dalhousie University (MBA, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Leasing Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Leasing Law, Calgary (Canada) (2023). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kevin Keyes is a Partner in the firm’s Calgary office
  • His practice focuses on real estate development, financing and leasing
  • Kevin has advised clients with respect to land assembly
  • annexation
  • purchase
  • subdivision
  • rezoning
  • development approvals
  • financing
  • leasing
  • management and sale of commercial and institutional projects, and public/private-sector initiatives
  • Regularly assists clients in making strategic business decisions, negotiating and preparing complex commercial agreements and security documentation, and facilitating regulatory and bylaw approvals and compliance
  • Has had extensive dealings with Calgary City Council, Calgary Planning Commission, Calgary Subdivision and Development Appeal Board and similar administrative bodies in other municipalities
  • He has also worked on a number of interesting development projects in Mexico
  • Kevin has considerable business experience, having previously worked as a project supervisor in a construction company, as a financial analyst in the food service industry and as a credit officer in export finance banking

Practice Areas Explained

Kevin W. Keyes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kevin W. Keyes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alberta

Practicing law in Alberta. Legal matters in Alberta are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Calgary are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alberta state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alberta brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alberta courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kevin W. Keyes

Where is Kevin W. Keyes's law office located?
Kevin W. Keyes's law practice is located in Calgary, Alberta. The firm is Parlee McLaws LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kevin W. Keyes handle?
Kevin W. Keyes focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alberta.
How long has Kevin W. Keyes practiced law?
Kevin W. Keyes has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Kevin W. Keyes go to law school?
Kevin W. Keyes earned their education at (LL.B., 1983); (MBA, 1983); (BA, 1979).
How can I contact Kevin W. Keyes for a consultation?
You can contact Kevin W. Keyes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Kevin W. Keyes received?
Kevin W. Keyes's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Leasing Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Leasing Law, Calgary (Canada); Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Leasing Law, Calgary (Canada); Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Leasing Law, Calgary (Canada).

Education

LL.B.
Dalhousie University
- 1983
MBA
Dalhousie University
- 1983
BA
Brigham Young University
- 1979

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Leasing Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Leasing Law, Calgary (Canada)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Leasing Law, Calgary (Canada)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Leasing Law, Calgary (Canada)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, Calgary (Canada)
- 2018

Bar Admissions

Alberta
Admitted: 1984

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