Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, Real Estate

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Real Estate - Québec

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg is a market-leading law firm with outstanding depth of expertise in commercial real estate, with the ability to handle a wide range of transactions and development projects in Montréal. The team is acclaimed for its involvement in acquisition and disposition transactions, financings and joint ventures, and has significant experience representing pension funds, REITs and private developers. It regularly represents international clients in connection with major projects in Montréal, as well as advising Québec-based real estate investors on matters further afield. The lawyers are highly rated for their handling of major mixed-use developments, including master-planned community projects, and are equally well placed to advise on residential, retail and office property transactions.

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Work Highlights

Davies represented EcoPro in its CAD1.2 billion joint venture with Ford and SK On to build a cathode manufacturing facility in Bécancour, Québec.

Strengths

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Davies are able to provide a full-service solution and address issues that arise on a wide variety of topics.

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Davies is our go-to firm for complex commercial real estate matters. The team's knowledge of the law and the market is unparalleled.

Real Estate respondent
Canada

I have been working for many years with Davies and the experience is always great. The lawyers are very proactive and make sure we don't forget anything.

Real Estate respondent
Canada

Davies are able to provide a full-service solution and address issues that arise on a wide variety of topics.

Real Estate respondent
Canada

Davies is our go-to firm for complex commercial real estate matters. The team's knowledge of the law and the market is unparalleled.

Real Estate respondent
Canada

I have been working for many years with Davies and the experience is always great. The lawyers are very proactive and make sure we don't forget anything.

Real Estate respondent
Canada

Notable Practitioners

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Anthony Arquin

Band 1

Montréal-based Anthony Arquin has market-leading expertise advising on development projects, commercial sales and purchases.

He is very experienced and client-oriented.

His expertise and ability to take into account all aspects of the case is remarkable.

Anthony is a very qualified lawyer, offering flawless support.

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Elias Benhamou

Band 1

Elias Benhamou has a reputation as one of the leading real estate transactional lawyers in Montréal. He boasts impressive experience in joint ventures, acquisitions and sales as well as redevelopment and project financing.

Elias's experience and knowledge of the industry are well appreciated.

Elias Benhamou is extremely experienced and seasoned. He is able to quickly grasp the critical considerations and advise and implement the appropriate means to address them.

Elias Benhamou is a highly knowledgeable and experienced real estate adviser. He inspires confidence and understands how to make a deal.

He is just brilliant; he sees things that most other lawyers don't. He is bright and he knows what he is talking about.

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Joseph Jarjour

Band 2

Joseph Jarjour is well known for his real estate expertise and frequently assists financial institutions as well as investors and developers.

His sophistication and knowledge of the field are unparalleled, and his solutions are always grounded in the realities of a case.

Joseph is more than simply a legal counsel: he is an asset who works diligently to make sure mandates are run effectively and smoothly.

His advice is both legal and strategic, and he brings obvious added value to the cases.

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Sylvie Samson

Band 4

Sylvie Samson regularly assists clients with acquisitions and sales across a range of assets, including commercial and residential.

Sylvie is absolutely outstanding. She provides pragmatic advice which balances legal risks and commercial priorities, and is always happy to go above and beyond for her clients.

It is always a pleasure working with Sylvie. She is detail-oriented and provides recommendations that are beneficial for the deal.

Sylvie Samson is smart, meticulous, a great negotiator, well prepared and has great business skills. She is experienced beyond her years.

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Agnès Pignoly

Up and Coming

Agnès Pignoly acts for clients on real estate development matters, including regulatory advice and litigation.

Agnès is a great lawyer. She is very efficient, concise and able to communicate effectively the problem at the heart of the litigation.

She easily grasps the context, interests and considerations, and responds very effectively.

Agnès is an expert in the domain of municipal matters. She is extremely knowledgeable in regulatory frameworks pertaining to urban planning, real estate development and municipal affairs.

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