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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Real Estate

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Blakes has one of the largest commercial real estate practices in Canada.

Our multidisciplinary team of transactional lawyers offer insightful, practical advice and seamless service regarding everything from property acquisitions and dispositions, ownership structures, financing transactions, leasing, property management, municipal planning and exit strategies.

Our clients are Canadian, U.S. and international institutional and private entities, developers, real estate advisers, banks, pension funds, fund managers, insurance companies, REITs, retail and other commercial property owners and occupiers, governments and government agencies, and hotel owners and operators. These clients have relied on us in some of the most challenging and complex real estate transactions in recent years.

If you are an investor seeking to expand your real estate interests, our Commercial Real Estate lawyers can provide the cutting-edge and strategic advice you need in Canada.

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Real Estate - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For
Blake, Cassels & Graydon has a top-tier national real estate practice with significant experience in major commercial real estate transactions, including large portfolio deals and co-ownerships. The team is extremely well versed in joint venture development and purchases, financings and leasings, frequently acting for pension funds and other institutional clients, as well as foreign investors. The firm is notably well placed to advise on the real estate and construction aspects of significant energy and infrastructure projects.
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Work Highlights

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  • Blakes, Cassels & Graydon represented Cleveland-Cliffs, a leading North American based steel producer, on its acquisition of Canadian-based steel manufacturer, Stelco Holdings. The deal represented an enterprise value of CAD3.4 billion and involved complex financing and transfer of significant real estate holdings.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are intelligent, attentive and creative.

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  • The lawyers deeply understand and appreciate the business side of a transaction.

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  • Blake, Cassels & Graydon is effective on cross-border transactions and creative when faced with complicated challenges.

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  • Blakes proactively considers potential challenges and provides creative thoughtful solutions to negotiating sticking points.

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  • The Blakes team has an in-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations in addition to being excellent negotiators.

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