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Dentons Canada LLP

Real Estate

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


Dentons Canada LLP

About

Provided by Dentons Canada LLP

Dentons Canada draws on the extensive knowledge of one of the largest national real estate teams in Canada, with specialized sub-groups in acquisitions and dispositions, condominium development and sales, financing, commercial leasing and municipal and property development. Whether structuring a complex land assembly deal for a large pension fund, working out environmental issues in a property sale or acquiring an extensive real estate portfolio across Canada, we provide strategic advice that focuses on the future of our clients’ businesses.

Our group takes a results-oriented, strategic approach to negotiating, documenting and completing all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. Experienced in all types of commercial and multi-residential real estate transactions, expropriation, commercial leasing and land development, we can advise you on the appropriate structuring of co-ownerships, syndications, joint ventures, limited partnerships and structured financing. We represent both lenders and borrowers in restructuring, negotiating and completing a wide variety of credit transactions. We identify and advise on all areas of land ownership and operational issues as well as advising on the appropriate structuring of investments, both by Canadian residents and non-residents.

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Real Estate - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Dentons brings its impressive national and international network to bear for clients, who benefit from an impressively broad talent pool with a wealth of experience in real estate matters. The team acts for a diverse array of owners, developers, financial institutions and investors, appearing in matters including acquisitions and sales and real estate finance work, commercial leasing and insolvency matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons represented a syndicated group of lenders, including National Bank of Canada, in a CAD183 million financing for the construction of a 29-storey mixed-use condominium projects in North York, Toronto.

Strengths

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  • Dentons' focus is on supporting the deal.

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  • The team at Dentons is very easy to work with and provides talented lawyers who are always available.

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  • The team at Dentons offers rigour, professionalism and creativity.

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  • The team provides strategic, solution-oriented guidance that aligns with our business objectives.

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  • The team understands how the market is shifting and how we can protect ourselves.

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Members

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  • Craig Hill

  • Jillian Shortt

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