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KRB Lawyers

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Real Estate/Banking and Finance


KRB’s Real Estate/Banking and Finance practice group is recognized as a leader among a wide array of operator and investor classes, with clients benefitting from the firm’s active practice and broad network of real estate intervenants to achieve their objectives. Led by a group of senior attorneys with top-tier national firm experience, our team represents both buyers and sellers in a variety of real estate and financing transactions, including:


  • Purchase and sale transactions (single asset/portfolio)
  • Due diligence (title and off-title)
  • Development and redevelopment
  • Sale/leaseback transactions
  • Real estate fund creation
  • Real estate investment structuring
  • Leasing (landlord/tenant representation)
  • Environmental law
  • Real estate finance
  • Convertible debt
  • Alternative debt instruments
  • Asset-backed lending
  • Subordinated debt
  • Intercreditor arrangements
  • In-house notarial services

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Real Estate - Québec

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

KRB Lawyers is a Québec-based law firm with solid real estate capabilities, advising on property acquisitions, financing and refinancing, lease agreements and development projects. With a diverse client base featuring a number of significant private investors, the law firm is adept at handling both commercial and residential property issues.

À propos de l’équipe

KRB Lawyers est un cabinet d’avocats québécois doté de solides compétences en droit immobilier, conseillant sur l’acquisition de propriétés, le financement et le refinancement, les contrats de location et les projets de développement. Avec une clientèle diversifiée comprenant un certain nombre d’investisseurs privés importants, le cabinet d’avocats peut traiter des dossiers d’immobilier commercial et résidentiel.

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Work Highlights

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  • KRB Lawyers advised CAPREIT on the disposition of a multi-residential portfolio to the City of Montréal.

  • Le cabinet KRB Lawyers a conseillé CAPREIT dans le cadre de la cession d'un portefeuille d'immeubles résidentiels à la Ville de Montréal.

Strengths

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  • KRB Lawyers demonstrates strong technical command of secured lending documentation while remaining commercially pragmatic.

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  • KRB Lawyers is extremely creative and will always find ways to deal with complex issues.

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  • KRB understands our business exceptionally well.

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  • KRB's knowledge of real estate, its proactive approach and responsiveness are outstanding.

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  • KRB operates with a true client-first mindset. The team is consistently available, proactive and practical.

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  • Les connaissances de KRB en matière d'immobilier, son approche proactive et sa réactivité sont exceptionnelles.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Diana Lyrintzis
    Diana Lyrintzis

    Diana Lyrintzis

    Diana Lyrintzis assists with a range of commercial transactions, including lease negotiations, acquisition finance and development projects, as well as land acquisitions. Her clients include property managers, development companies and REITs.

    Diana Lyrintzis conseille sur un grand nombre de transactions commerciales, y compris les négociations de baux, le financement d'acquisitions et les projets de développement, ainsi que les acquisitions de terrains. Elle compte parmi ses clients des gestionnaires immobiliers, des entreprises de développement et des FPI.

    • Diana has an incredible attitude and is very impact-driven. It is a pleasure to work with her.

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    • Diana Lyrintzis is a highly respected lawyer.

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    • Diana's knowledge is second to none. She has a practical way of looking at things and doesn't overcomplicate matters.

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    • Diana is incredibly committed to helping us and is personally dedicated to our business.

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    • Diana a une attitude incroyable et est très axée sur les résultats. C'est un plaisir de travailler avec elle.
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    • Les connaissances de Diana sont exceptionnelles. Elle a une approche pragmatique des choses et ne les complique pas inutilement.

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    • Diana est incroyablement dévouée à nous aider et se consacre personnellement à notre entreprise.

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    • Diana Lyrintzis est une avocate très respectée.

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  • Christopher Karambatsos
    Christopher Karambatsos

    Christopher Karambatsos

    Co-founder of KRB Lawyers, Christopher Karambatsos acts for a range of clients in the real estate space, including an impressive number of private investors and trusts. Based in Montréal, he routinely advises on acquisitions, financings and lease agreements.

    Cofondateur de KRB Lawyers, Christopher Karambatsos représente un ensemble de clients dans le secteur de l’immobilier, y compris un nombre impressionnant d’investisseurs privés et de fiducies. Basé à Montréal, il conseille régulièrement en matière d’acquisitions, de financements et de contrats de location.

    • Christopher Karambatsos is very on the ball and a very relationship-focused adviser.

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    • What stands out about Chris is that he is very strong at managing client relationships.

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    • Chris is experienced, knowledgeable and very present in the market.

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    • Christopher Karambatsos est très réactif et privilégie la relation avec ses clients.

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    • Ce qui distingue Chris, c'est son talent dans la gestion des relations clients.

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    • Chris est expérimenté, compétent et très présent sur le marché.
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  • Marie-Claude David
    Marie-Claude David

    Marie-Claude David

    Marie-Claude David assists domestic clients with the acquisition of residential and commercial real estate assets.

    Marie-Claude David conseille une clientèle domestique dans l’acquisition d’actifs immobiliers résidentiels et commerciaux.

    • Marie-Claude is an excellent lawyer and has a wealth of knowledge.

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    • Marie-Claude understands our needs, our culture and our values.

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    • Marie-Claude is a really tough negotiator, who fights our corner.

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    • Marie-Claude is straight to the point and understands what needs to get done.

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    • Marie-Claude est une négociatrice redoutable qui défend nos intérêts.

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    • Marie-Claude est une excellente avocate et a de vastes connaissances.

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    • Marie-Claude comprend nos besoins, notre culture et nos valeurs.

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    • Marie-Claude va droit au but et comprend ce qu'il faut faire.
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  • Cory Klumak
    Cory Klumak

    Cory Klumak

    Cory Klumak is an associate at KRB who focuses on real estate law, corporate and commercial law and financing in various industries such as the retail and financial sectors.

    Cory Klumak est un collaborateur chez KRB qui se concentre sur le droit immobilier, le droit des sociétés et droit commercial et le financement dans divers secteurs tels que le commerce de détail et les secteurs financiers.

    • Cory is a fantastic lawyer with experience in complex real estate files.

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    • Cory is an up-and-coming lawyer.

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    • Cory Klumak distinguishes himself through a strong combination of technical depth, responsiveness and sound commercial judgement.

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    • Cory est un avocat prometteur.

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    • Cory Klumak se distingue par une solide combinaison de maîtrise technique, de réactivité et d'un excellent sens des affaires.

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    • Cory est un avocat exceptionnel qui a de l'expérience dans des dossiers immobiliers complexes.

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