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Real Estate - Ontario

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.
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Work Highlights

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

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  • Dentons has been on top of local markets as well as higher level macro trends.

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  • Dentons is flexible, creative and innovative.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Katarzyna Sliwa
    Katarzyna Sliwa

    Katarzyna Sliwa

    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.

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

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    • 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.

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  • Jules Mikelberg
    Jules Mikelberg

    Jules Mikelberg

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

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  • Roberto Aburto
    Roberto Aburto

    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.

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

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

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  • Philip Rimer
    Philip Rimer

    Philip Rimer

    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.

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  • Sonja Homenuck
    Sonja Homenuck

    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 which also includes strengths in construction and financing matters.

    • Sonja is an excellent lawyer with great market awareness.

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  • Esme Cragg
    Esme Cragg

    Esme Cragg

    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.

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    • Esme's commercial acumen stands out.

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  • Isaiah Banach
    Isaiah Banach

    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.

    • He is a strategic thinker.

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

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  • Jessica Jakubowski
    Jessica Jakubowski

    Jessica Jakubowski

    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.

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

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