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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

Real Estate

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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

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The real estate market is dynamic and complex. To navigate this challenging and fast-moving industry, you require responsive legal advisers with an in-depth knowledge of international and local markets.

Gowling WLG is home to one of the world's strongest multi-disciplinary real estate legal teams. We're committed to providing you with timely, practical advice to help you meet the demands of customers, partners, regulators and investors.

We work alongside many of the sector's most successful companies and have helped to deliver numerous high-profile projects, advising throughout their lifecycle.

Our large team brings extensive personal experience across a wide range of assets. That means that even when you are dealing with an unusual asset, we are likely to have experience in that area. Our diverse experience includes: railway stations, air and sea ports, bridges, recycling plants, district heating schemes, exhibition centres, power stations, schools, hospitals and many others.

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Real Estate - Ontario

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Gowling WLG has a well-regarded real estate group with a strong track record in commercial leasing, as well as advising on acquisitions, developments and financings. The group is well equipped to handle broader real estate mandates, such as fund formation and advice on defaulted loans. The firm represents a number of international brands with regard to office and industrial real estate matters in Canada. The group has further capabilities with clients at the Ontario Court of Appeal and the OLT.
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Work Highlights

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  • Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP advised McMaster University on matters relating to the partnership, development and operation of an undergraduate student residence.

Strengths

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  • Gowling WLG is experienced and knowledgeable of the broader business landscape.

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  • The team has a wealth of knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Polowin
    Michael Polowin

    Michael Polowin

    Michael Polowin leads the firm's municipal law group from its Ottawa office. Polowin's experience includes representing clients in appeals against zoning and planning applications.

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