
Real Estate
Canada Guide 2027 : Ontario
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Dentons advised Samuel Sarick Development on the development and execution of a strategic land use strategy, including multiple appeals before the Ontario Land Tribunal challenging the City of Toronto's planning instruments.
Strengths
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The Dentons team are excellent advocates who provide sound legal and strategic advice. It keeps on top of legislative updates and is a standout firm.
Real Estate respondentCanadaIt is a group of capable, solution-oriented lawyers who understand our business.
Real Estate respondentCanadaDentons provides incredible customer service and market expertise, and there is not a real estate issue that they cannot solve in a timely manner.
Real Estate respondentCanadaThe firm finds it really easy to translate difficult concepts into plain language.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Katarzyna Sliwa
Katarzyna Sliwa is lead of the firm's municipal planning, land use and development law practice and often represents clients before the OLT. Her broad practice includes assisting with re-zoning applications and official plan amendments.
She has a broad and clear understanding of the law and how best to approach circumstances as they arise.
Real Estate respondentCanadaShe is very knowledgeable, personable and well informed with respect to the planning process.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Jules Mikelberg
Jules Mikelberg earns recognition for his prevalence in development projects and real estate transactions, as well as condominium matters.
Jules is very skilled, experienced and knowledgeable. Real Estate respondentCanada
Band 4 
Band 4 
Roberto Aburto
Roberto Aburto is a strong choice for municipal planning law matters and has excellent experience at the OLT. He is based in Ottawa.
He provides his clients with an excellent level of service, is extremely knowledgeable and has a very strong understanding of both the legal and planning worlds. Roberto is a practical and strategic thinker and is both responsive and thorough in his communication.
Real Estate respondentCanadaHe is incredibly knowledgeable, well prepared and a pleasure to work with.
Real Estate respondentCanadaRoberto is an outstanding lawyer.
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Philip Rimer
Philip Rimer has extensive experience advising on real estate financing matters and transactions, including forward sales.
Phil is commercially minded and understands the nuances between the law and what is practical from a commercial perspective.
Real Estate respondentCanadaHe is an outstanding and knowledgeable lawyer.
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Sonja Homenuck
Sonja Homenuck is held in high esteem for her in-depth expertise in commercial leasing matters as part of a broad real estate practice that also includes strengths in construction and financing matters.
Sonja is a pragmatic, results-driven practitione who varies her approach based on business needs and delivers superb results.
Real Estate respondentCanadaShe is always very thorough and a pleasure to work with.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Esme Cragg
Esme Cragg has particular experience in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions.
She is an amazing partner with great turnarounds and depth on files.
Real Estate respondentCanadaShe can translate complex technical issues for the client well and is practical about moving matters forward with great recommendations.
Real Estate respondentCanadaEsme is an incredibly valuable resource.
Real Estate respondentCanadaHer depth and knowledge are integral to our operation and execution on complex transactions and projects.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Isaiah Banach
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.
Isaiah understands how to balance client needs with practical solutions.
Real Estate respondentCanadaHe has great approach and client care.
Real Estate respondentCanadaMr Banach is a well-rounded lawyer. He understands the process as well as the nuances around any project. He is thoughtful in his review and the comments he provides.
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Associates to watch 
Associates to watch 
Alice Mihailescu
Alice Mihailescu is a senior associate in the firm's real estate group and enjoys a rising profile for her focus on municipal law.
I am extremely impressed with her knowledge, responsiveness and overall service levels.
Real Estate respondentCanadaShe learns the subject matter to guide case strategy and quickly gets a command of the subject matter.
Real Estate respondentCanadaAlice is extremely knowledgeable about planning legislation and policy.
Real Estate respondentCanadaAlice has incredible attention to detail.
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Associates to watch 
Associates to watch 
Jessica Jakubowski
Jessica Jakubowski is a Toronto-based associate active across a range of development matters. She has valuable experience before the OLT.
Associates to watch 
Associates to watch 
Max Reedijk
Max Reedijk is a senior associate in the firm's Toronto office recognised for his depth of experience in land use planning and development matters.
He clearly understands the strategic imperative of whatever goal we are embarking on and makes sure that all the details are not missed.
Real Estate respondentCanadaMax understands how to balance client needs with practical solutions. Real Estate respondentCanada
Ranked Individuals at Dentons (10)
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Location: Nationwide - Canada
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