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Overview

By combining a deep understanding of domestic and foreign real estate markets with an eye to related global trends, our clients benefit from our forward-thinking solutions to help build their businesses.

At every juncture, members of our Canadian Real Estate Group work with clients to develop creative solutions, implement efficient fee strategies, and maximize investments. As a result, our real estate lawyers are able to optimize a client's legal spend and help further their commercial objectives in a timely and efficient manner.

Understanding the market

The Canadian commercial real estate market is fast-paced and constantly evolving. This is in no small part due to rapid digital transformation, emerging trends in the logistics, retail and office sectors and the widespread impact of an ongoing global pandemic.

The real estate industry's leading players, who are driving growth in Canada's largest urban areas, turn to our team. With offices in major economic centres in Canada and across our global platform, our team is well-positioned to offer guidance in a range of settings, on a variety of real estate matters.

How we can help

From conception to completion, we offer a full suite of real estate services that cover the life cycle of any real estate project keeping our clients' business objectives, challenges, and opportunities at the forefront.

Whether refinancing a loan, acquiring an asset, developing a large scale commercial project, negotiating a lease or completing a sale, industry leaders turn to us for our breadth of knowledge and decades of experience as well as timely and trusted advice paired with a distinctive client experience.

By combining a deep understanding of domestic and foreign real estate markets with an eye to related global trends, our clients benefit from our forward-thinking solutions to help build their businesses.

At every juncture, members of our Canadian Real Estate Group work with clients to develop creative solutions, implement efficient fee strategies, and maximize investments. As a result, our real estate lawyers are able to optimize a client's legal spend and help further their commercial objectives in a timely and efficient manner.

Understanding the market

The Canadian commercial real estate market is fast-paced and constantly evolving. This is in no small part due to rapid digital transformation, emerging trends in the logistics, retail and office sectors and the widespread impact of an ongoing global pandemic.

The real estate industry's leading players, who are driving growth in Canada's largest urban areas, turn to our team. With offices in major economic centres in Canada and across our global platform, our team is well-positioned to offer guidance in a range of settings, on a variety of real estate matters.

How we can help

From conception to completion, we offer a full suite of real estate services that cover the life cycle of any real estate project keeping our clients' business objectives, challenges, and opportunities at the forefront.

Whether refinancing a loan, acquiring an asset, developing a large scale commercial project, negotiating a lease or completing a sale, industry leaders turn to us for our breadth of knowledge and decades of experience as well as timely and trusted advice paired with a distinctive client experience.

Explore our real estate solutions

From once-in-a-lifetime development opportunities to complex municipal planning challenges, our clients count on us for thoughtful and informed solutions to their real estate matters. No matter the situation, our friendly, dedicated team helps you streamline the path to opportunity and help you overcome obstacles along the way.

Real Estate services in Canada

Asset Management

We are the go-to law firm for fund managers, pension funds, sponsors and institutional investors looking for new investment opportunities that address the need for diversified returns on capital. Our team holds broad fund formation and investment expertise, and can leverage its deal experience and best practices to execute transactions seamlessly.

Asset Management

We are the go-to law firm for fund managers, pension funds, sponsors and institutional investors looking for new investment opportunities that address the need for diversified returns on capital. Our team holds broad fund formation and investment expertise, and can leverage its deal experience and best practices to execute transactions seamlessly.

Commercial Leasing

Commercial Leasing

The Commercial Leasing Group comprises some of Canada's leading lawyers with proven experience in this multifaceted field. Lawyers in this space offer a full range of commercial leasing services, including preparing RFPs, negotiating offers and related leasing documents, and advising on an orderly turnover at the end of a term.

Expropriation Law

Expropriation Law

The Commercial Leasing Group comprises some of Canada's leading lawyers with proven experience in this multifaceted field. Lawyers in this space offer a full range of commercial leasing services, including preparing RFPs, negotiating offers and related leasing documents, and advising on an orderly turnover at the end of a term.

Municipal Law

Municipal Law

Acting for property owners, developers and municipalities, as well as an array of private stakeholders that regularly interface with municipal bodies, the Municipal Law Group applies a creative, practical approach to a range of challenges - from nuanced development and planning issues to complex civil litigation actions.

Real Estate Development

Real Estate Development

Guiding clients through a diverse array of property development needs is paramount, including subdivision planning, site plan analysis and approvals, mixed-use zoning, variances and severances. Obtaining municipal approvals and permits, advising on environmental issues, drafting contracts, and general project management are also available services.

Real Estate Financing

Real Estate Financing

We are an experienced player in the financial services sector, with a long-established reputation recognized by financial institutions worldwide. Clients are offered experience in all relevant areas, from lawyers who have acted for some of the world's largest financial institutions on domestic and cross-border matters.

Client highlights

Real Estate - Category Page - Client Work - Investment

Investment

Investment

Advising one of the world's leading real estate investment firms, with respect to the launch of a flagship open-ended core real estate fund in Canada.
Real Estate - Category Page - Client Work - Cannabis

Cannabis companies

Cannabis companies

Advising one of the world's largest cannabis companies on planning, real estate, construction, environmental, and IP matters associated with the production, storage, and distribution of cannabis.
Real Estate - Category Page - Client Work - Hospitality

Hospitality

Hospitality

Advising the Canadian division of the world's largest coffeehouse chain, home to more than 1,400 locations across the country. Our team oversees multiple mandates including real estate and leasing.
Real Estate - Category Page - Client Work - Innovation Parks

Innovation parks

Innovation parks

Advising Canada's premier research innovation park, with respect to negotiations for a land exchange to expand the park's footprint and enable critical holdings for a light rail transit project.
Real Estate - Category Page - Client Work - Investment

Investment

Investment

Advising one of the world's leading real estate investment firms, with respect to the launch of a flagship open-ended core real estate fund in Canada.
Real Estate - Category Page - Client Work - Cannabis

Cannabis companies

Cannabis companies

Advising one of the world's largest cannabis companies on planning, real estate, construction, environmental, and IP matters associated with the production, storage, and distribution of cannabis.
Real Estate - Category Page - Client Work - Hospitality

Hospitality

Hospitality

Advising the Canadian division of the world's largest coffeehouse chain, home to more than 1,400 locations across the country. Our team oversees multiple mandates including real estate and leasing.
Real Estate - Category Page - Client Work - Innovation Parks

Innovation parks

Innovation parks

Advising Canada's premier research innovation park, with respect to negotiations for a land exchange to expand the park's footprint and enable critical holdings for a light rail transit project.
Real Estate - Category Page - Client Work - Investment

Investment

Investment

Advising one of the world's leading real estate investment firms, with respect to the launch of a flagship open-ended core real estate fund in Canada.
Real Estate - Category Page - Client Work - Cannabis

Cannabis companies

Cannabis companies

Advising one of the world's largest cannabis companies on planning, real estate, construction, environmental, and IP matters associated with the production, storage, and distribution of cannabis.
Real Estate - Category Page - Client Work - Hospitality

Hospitality

Hospitality

Advising the Canadian division of the world's largest coffeehouse chain, home to more than 1,400 locations across the country. Our team oversees multiple mandates including real estate and leasing.
Real Estate - Category Page - Client Work - Innovation Parks

Innovation parks

Innovation parks

Advising Canada's premier research innovation park, with respect to negotiations for a land exchange to expand the park's footprint and enable critical holdings for a light rail transit project.
Real Estate - Category Page - Client Work - Investment

Investment

Investment

Advising one of the world's leading real estate investment firms, with respect to the launch of a flagship open-ended core real estate fund in Canada.

Recognition in Canada

Our Real Estate team is continuously recognized by a host of legal directories. 

These include Chambers Canada, the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and Best Lawyers in Canada. We were recognized as a 'Leading Real Estate Firm' by The Legal 500 Canada.

Key contacts

Mark Giavedoni

Mark Giavedoni

Partner

Leader - Canadian Real Estate Practice Group; Certified Specialist (Real Estate Law)

Hamilton
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