About

Provided by Dentons Canada LLP

Dentons Canada draws on the expertise 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 to meet the individual needs of our clients. 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 lawyers have expertise across the full range of real estate law, including commercial leasing, project finance, acquisition and disposition, development, construction, investment, joint venturing, and other areas. We represent a broad range of leading clients, including developers, investors, and owners.

  

We serve all real estate sectors across Canada with recognized expertise in project development and project finance, pension plans and their advisors, retailers, government entities, construction, commercial leasing, multi-family, and condominium development, and municipal land use and planning and financing for affordable housing. We have a wide range of clients not only in corporate but also in the charitable and non-profit sectors. Known for our commitment to an integrated approach, we give our clients the comfort of a global presence with a deep understanding of the local real estate terrain.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Ontario

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The Ontario arm of global firm Dentons is able to draw on the firm's vast international network to service clients requiring cross-border real estate expertise. The firm also acts on large local transactions, notably acquisitions, financings and commercial leasings, from its Ottawa and Toronto offices. The group is involved in a number of development projects, advising on partnership structures and lending.

Work Highlights

  • Dentons Canada LLP advised Avenue 31 in connection with its proposed multi-phase industrial development of the National Capital Business Park in Ottawa.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Katarzyna Sliwa
3
Katarzyna Sliwa
3
Band 3

Katarzyna Sliwa is co-lead of the firm's real estate practice and often represents clients before the OLT. Her broad practice includes assisting with re-zoning applications and official plan amendments.

She is intelligent and highly focused.

Katarzyna is a wonderful guide and provides support in all aspects of the work we do.

Katarzyna hits all the notes for our company in terms of the quality of advice, strategic thinking and being able to deal with tight timelines.

Jules Mikelberg
4
Jules Mikelberg
4
Band 4

Jules Mikelberg earns recognition for his prevalence in development projects and real estate transactions, as well as condominium matters.

Roberto Aburto
4
Roberto Aburto
4
Band 4

Roberto Aburto is a strong choice for municipal planning law matters and has excellent experience at the OLT. He is based in Ottawa.

Roberto gives you a very candid outlook on everything and informs us on how we can move forward.

He is fully invested; when you work with him it is more a partnership than a lawyer-client relationship.

Philip Rimer
5
Philip Rimer
5
Band 5

Philip Rimer has extensive experience advising on real estate financing matters and transactions, including forward sales.

Phil is excellent at networking, relating to clients and very helpful in facilitating transactions.

Sonja Homenuck
5
Sonja Homenuck
5
Band 5

Sonja Homenuck is held in high esteem for her in-depth expertise in commercial leasing matters, as part of a broad real estate practice which also includes strengths in construction and financing matters.

Sonja is an excellent lawyer with great market awareness.

Esme Cragg
U
Esme Cragg
U
Up and Coming

Esme Cragg has particular experience in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions.

Esme has a broad and firm understanding of the details of complex real estate.

Esme's commercial acumen stands out.

Isaiah Banach
U
Isaiah Banach
U
Up and Coming

Isaiah Banach is counsel in the firm's municipal, land use planning and development law group in Toronto. He acts across a range of development and redevelopment matters for an impressive set of clients.

He is a strategic thinker.

Isaiah is well informed and able to see through issues to determine the proper approach to a challenge.

Jessica Jakubowski
Jessica Jakubowski
Associates to watch

Jessica Jakubowski is a Toronto-based associate active across a range of development matters. She has valuable experience before the OLT.

She exhibits attention to detail and awareness of the client's needs.

Jessica is committed to get things done and I am very impressed with her.

Ranked Lawyers at
Dentons Canada LLP

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Ontario

Real Estate

Jules Mikelberg
4
Jules Mikelberg
4
Band 4
Philip Rimer
5
Philip Rimer
5
Band 5
Sonja Homenuck
5
Sonja Homenuck
5
Band 5
Esme Cragg
U
Esme Cragg
U
Up and Coming
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Katarzyna Sliwa
3
Katarzyna Sliwa
3
Band 3
Roberto Aburto
4
Roberto Aburto
4
Band 4
Isaiah Banach
U
Isaiah Banach
U
Up and Coming
Jessica Jakubowski
Jessica Jakubowski
Associates to watch