Canada Guide 2026 : Ontario
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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg has a distinguished real estate practice based in Toronto with significant transactional prowess. The team advises clients in relation to a range of major office and mixed-use developments, as well as large master-planned communities. It has notable experience acting for pension funds, private real estate companies, developers and REITs, as well as government entities, on high-value deals and projects.
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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP acted for the Ontario Transit Group, a consortium led by gand VINCI Construction Grands Projects, on the Ontario Line - Southern, Civil, Stations and Tunnel Project.
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The team has the ability to provide legal guidance through a business lens.
The breadth of expertise at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg allows it to handle complex situations seamlessly.
The department has very deep knowledge of real estate law and current trends. It is extremely aware of what is going on in the market.
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg has shown sharp negotiation skills, deep legal expertise and a client-first approach.
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Steven Martin's experience includes developments and investments. He also possesses knowledge of deal structures such as joint ventures, with a client roster that includes investors and developers.
He is a first-class lawyer and is very practical.
Steven's real estate and corporate expertise is great and he is able to pump out a calibre of work that is unparalleled.
Steven is an exceptional professional.
Gabriella Lombardi's wide-reaching commercial real estate practice consists of the full range of transactions, including sale-and-leaseback agreements, acquisitions and financing. Her experience includes advising on redevelopment projects.
Gabriella is brilliant and she is able to synthesise very complex transactions.
Gabriella has a very practical approach to get you to the result you want.
Gabriella has a lot of experience and has been instrumental.
David Reiner's experience includes commercial real estate acquisitions, financing and dispositions for large national developers as well as leading investment firms. He also assists with revitalisation projects and leasing agreements.
David is sharp, strategic and always one step ahead.
David comes up with extremely effective solutions and always brings a fresh vision to any issue presented to him.
David is very thorough when he is giving advice, considers a lot of challenges proactively and brings them to attention.
Pawel Mielcarek is particularly adept at managing development and redevelopment projects.
Pawel is a very detailed and sophisticated lawyer.
Gregory Southam is active in an impressively broad range of real estate matters, including in the residential, transport and retail sectors. He also serves as head of the firm's infrastructure/PPP practice.
Gregory is fantastic and is always looking to provide whatever we need.
Katrina Brazzell is recognised for a growing commercial real estate practice. She acts for developers and corporations on an array of high-value transactions.
Katrina is a quality legal adviser.
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Gabriella Lombardi
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View profile of Pawel MielcarekGregory G Southam
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View profile of David G ReinerKatrina Brazzell
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Practice area: Real Estate
Location: Nationwide - Canada
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