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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Real Estate

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

About

Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Real estate plays a pivotal role in virtually every Canadian business, becoming increasingly intricate and sophisticated. To navigate this terrain, you need a legal team with industry expertise, extensive experience and a collaborative approach that prioritizes value-driven service.

Our national real estate group comprises a cohesive team, encompassing seasoned practitioners, junior lawyers and paralegals. We possess a well-established track record in various facets of real estate, including investments, development, finance and leasing.

Our deep understanding of real estate transactions extends to intricate details such as lending prerequisites, regulatory processes and tax implications. This industry knowledge and experience translate into consistently successful outcomes for our clients.

Our clientele spans the spectrum, representing regional and national entities. This includes prominent institutional real estate investors and lenders, as well as regional and family-owned enterprises. Each relies on our ability to efficiently execute deals.

We proudly serve clients across diverse sectors, including hotel and hospitality, municipal governments, provincial agencies and educational institutions.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Borden Ladner Gervais offers clients a well-stocked, national platform for their real estate needs, with a strong roster of highly experienced lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, Québec and British Columbia. The firm excels across the full gamut of commercial real estate work, with a strong track record in M&A, real estate finance, commercial leases and development projects. The firm enjoys a particularly strong reputation for its representation of hotel and hospitality clients in real estate matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Borden Ladner Gervais represented Asahi Kasei in connection with its acquisition of vacant lands in Port Colborne, Ontario to construct a CAD1.7 billion integrated lithium-ion battery separator plant.

Strengths

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  • BLG demonstrates attention to detail, the ability to focus on client needs and an effective ability to negotiate.

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  • Borden Ladner Gervais has excellent knowledge, exceptional advice and access to a comprehensive suite of lawyers.

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  • BLG consistently delivers workable solutions that advance our business objectives.

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  • The firm brings a breadth of experience to the table; its cross-industry expertise was paramount in providing the knowledge to support the complexity of negotiating our best interests.

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Members

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  • Aaron Bowler

  • David Longcroft

  • Catherine Guertin

  • Yves Menard

  • Brennan Carroll

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