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With one of the largest real estate practice groups in the GTA, and as a recognized leader in Canada, Aird & Berlis has the breadth and depth of experience to handle any real estate deal.
Our Real Estate Group assists clients with the purchase, sale and development of real property, leasing transactions and all types of real estate financing. We have extensive experience representing clients involved in the development, construction and management of office buildings, hotels, residential and commercial condominiums, residential rental projects, retirement homes and shopping centres. Our experience extends to infrastructure planning, financing and procurement.
We have acted on behalf of both public entities and private developers in structuring and implementing transactions involving public-private partnerships (P3) for infrastructure and understand the policy, political and institutional issues involved.
Serving our real estate clients requires a multidisciplinary approach. Our real estate lawyers draw on the expertise of other firm professionals to give our clients the range of advice needed to successfully complete their joint ventures and syndications, financings, reorganizations, financial workouts and environmental assessments.
Learn more about the firm's Real Estate Group here: https://www.airdberlis.com/what-we-do/expertise/service/real-estate
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Aird & Berlis advised First Capital REIT on the sale of 1629-1633 The Queensway in Etobicoke, Ontario for the purchase price of CAD34 million.
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The firm has a very good understanding of the commercial criteria developers work under.
Aird & Berlis is up to date on legislative changes from many angles that allow it to strategise settlements.
Aird & Berlis is analytical and has a variety of experience through different professional situations, which enhances its legal advice.
The firm has a very good understanding of the commercial criteria developers work under.
Aird & Berlis is up to date on legislative changes from many angles that allow it to strategise settlements.
Aird & Berlis is analytical and has a variety of experience through different professional situations, which enhances its legal advice.
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Leo Longo is a renowned land use lawyer who is notably skilled in municipal matters. He represents clients in bids for development projects.
I have been impressed with his service and advice.
Steve Zakem is highly regarded for his expertise in zoning and land use in Ontario. He advises on planning and land use matters involving commercial, industrial and residential developments.
Eileen Costello advises private and public bodies on matters in the zoning and land use space in Ontario. In addition to capably representing clients before tribunals and the courts, she also provides guidance on obtaining development approvals.
Eileen never disappoints and serves us well as a client.
She is super strategic and good to work with; she can provide strategic advice on complex files.
Tom Halinski is the co-practice group leader of the municipal and land use planning group. He has a broad practice advising local municipalities and private clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters concerning planning approval for developments.
He is an excellent lawyer and provides superior client service.
He has great technical knowledge.
He is incredibly versatile, very knowledgeable and understands the municipal sector.
Sidonia Tomasella's clients benefit from her experience as a land use planner as she guides them through an array of land use matters, including redevelopments and appeals at the OLT.
She takes a proactive approach to servicing her clients and builds strong industry relationships.
Sidonia is an exceptional lawyer with a strong understanding of planning matters in the Toronto area.
Leonard Baranek is a highly experienced real estate lawyer who advises on real estate development projects.
Leonard is very straightforward. He is a deal-maker and very practical.
Leonard is hard-working and efficient.
Nili Goldman has a strong pedigree in commercial real estate work, advising on a broad spectrum of transactional activity and finance work, particularly for investors and developers.
Nili Goldman is very understanding and an incredible person to work with.
Nili Goldman is absolutely phenomenal. She is always quick to respond.
Jacob Dubelaar has considerable experience acting for real estate investment firms on significant real estate transactions.
He is a fantastic lawyer, very practical and diligent.
He is a strong practitioner.
Jacob is knowledgeable and provides solid advice.
Maggie Bassani enjoys a growing reputation in the Ontario real estate market, providing notable expertise in the zoning and land aspects of mixed-use projects, landholdings and residential developments. Her client roster includes landowners and property managers.
She is a thorough lawyer as well as a strong negotiator.
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