Atty. Sharon Ohayon
Sharon is a solicitor whose practice emphasizes all aspects of commercial real estate. She delivers practical, business-oriented legal advice to clients, including landowners, developers, builders, landlords, tenants, joint-venturers and private lenders.
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Sharon Ohayon is a business and real estate attorney based in Edmonton, Alberta, practicing at Witten LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Alberta (2009). Educated at University of Alberta (LLB, 2008) and University of Alberta (—, 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Leasing Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Edmonton, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sharon is a solicitor whose practice emphasizes all aspects of commercial real estate
- She delivers practical, business-oriented legal advice to clients, including landowners, developers, builders, landlords, tenants, joint-venturers and private lenders
- Sharon advises on all areas of real property transactions, including the purchase, sale and financing of commercial office complexes, retail shopping centres, residential apartment buildings and hotels
- She also acts for landlords and tenants on various leasing matters, including single-tenant building leases, build-to-suit leases, ground leases, office leases and retail leases
- Sharon is also experienced in land development, subdivision, and strata and mixed use developments
- Prior to being admitted to the Alberta bar in 2009, Sharon earned her B. Comm. with Distinction (2005) and her LL.B. (2008) from the University of Alberta
- Sharon is a sessional instructor at the University of Alberta's School of Business, teaching a course called legal topics in commercial real estate
- Sharon is a Member-at-Large of the Canadian Bar Association Commercial Property & Leasing subsection and she is a past-Chair of the Canadian Bar Association Business Law subsection
- Sharon has presented at seminars on commercial leasing and commercial real estate for the Legal Education Society of Alberta, the Canadian Bar Association, and to industry
- She also regularly attends conferences and industry events to keep apprised of new developments in the commercial real estate industry
- Sharon is also a member and a Past-President of Edmonton CREW Association (Commercial Real Estate Women)
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Edmonton 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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