Atty. Patrick S. Cleary
Patrick Cleary is a member of Alexander Holburn's Banking + Lending, Real Estate, and Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups. He is also a member of the firm’s Executive team.
Banking And Finance Law & More Attorney · 22+ Years Experience
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About Patrick S. Cleary at a Glance
Patrick S. Cleary is a business and real estate attorney, practicing at Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Alberta, Law Society of Alberta (2004) and British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia (2005). Educated at University of Calgary (LL.B., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).
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About Patrick S. Cleary
- Patrick Cleary is a member of Alexander Holburn's Banking + Lending, Real Estate, and Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups
- He is also a member of the firm’s Executive team
- To this end, Patrick has developed widespread experience in all areas of corporate commercial law
- In particular, he has acted for real estate development clients in the acquisition, disposition, development, leasing and financing of commercial, industrial and residential developments
- Patrick further applies his corporate knowledge with a focus on banking
- He represents both lenders and borrowers, assisting them in routine and complex debt financing and secured and unsecured lending transactions
- In addition, Patrick has been extensively involved in mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, corporate governance issues, joint ventures and negotiating and drafting commercial agreements
- Notably, Patrick has a keen interest in resolving disputes amicably and negotiating mutually satisfying solutions for clients in all corporate/commercial activities
- He has acted as counsel in both domestic and international contract negotiations and completed the prestigious Harvard Negotiation Certificate in 2007
- Further, Patrick has extensive advisory experience in procurement projects
- Specifically, Patrick has prepared and counselled on requests for proposals, invitations to tender, licensing, outsourcing, telecommunications projects, service level agreements and information technology contracts
- Prior to joining Alexander Holburn, Patrick gained international business experience with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Management Consultants
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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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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick S. Cleary's practice in the field of business and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick S. Cleary brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Alberta, Law Society of Alberta and British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia, Patrick S. Cleary can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and real estate, Patrick S. Cleary can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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