About

Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP

As Canada's largest commercial real estate practice, we close more deals than any other firm.

We love a challenge and we excel at advising you on all of your real estate matters, whether acquiring an entire portfolio of properties, selling a single property, forming a real estate investment fund, supporting the development of a large project, negotiating a complex lease agreement, or refinancing a loan.

Our Real Property & Planning Group helps you jump on opportunities and conquer obstacles as they arise. Our lawyers’ breadth of knowledge of the Canadian commercial real estate market is unsurpassed, enabling us to advise you on the complete spectrum of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, financing, development and municipal properties across Canada. Among our roster of clients are pension funds, public and private companies, REITs, private equity firms, governments, financial institutions and sovereign wealth funds.

Our clients value our exceptional team strength, experience, proactive and practical approach, creativity, negotiating skills and responsiveness. With the rapidly changing landscape of the real estate market in Canada and abroad, our Real Estate practice is equipped to continue to be a leading and relied upon advisor. 

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Ontario

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault is universally recognised as a real estate powerhouse in Toronto, offering the full suite of services to financial institutions, pension funds, REITs and large infrastructure developers. The team is admired for its expertise in substantial transactions and joint venture formation work. It is also well regarded for its experience in construction and bond financing agreements. In addition, the firm assists clients with development projects, representing them in obtaining re-zoning and site plan approvals, including appearing before the OLT.

Work Highlights

  • McCarthy Tétrault LLP acted for York University and York University Development Corporation on a host of real estate matters, including the acquisition of land, construction documentation and related zoning agreements for its new campus in the City of Markham.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Danny C Grandilli
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Danny C Grandilli
1
Band 1

The market-leading Danny Grandilli is valued for his ability to assist clients with the acquisition and divestment of real estate portfolios and single assets.

Danny is a top real estate lawyer in the country.

Danny is tremendous.

John C Currie
1
John C Currie
1
Band 1

John Currie is the national practice group leader at McCarthy Tétrault. He is sought after for his market-leading expertise in commercial real estate, and his skill set covers the entire development process, including financing.

John is not only an exceptional real estate advisor but he has put together and leads the dominant real estate team from coast to coast.

He is an excellent lawyer.

Tzen-Yi Goh
1
Tzen-Yi Goh
1
Band 1

Tzen-Yi Goh is an esteemed lawyer who is often consulted on commercial real estate matters concerning project finance and secured lending deals.

He has real estate experience on complex transactions across the country.

He is a great adviser.

Tzen-Yi is always responsive.

Cynthia Macdougall
2
Cynthia Macdougall
2
Band 2

Cynthia Macdougall heads the firm's municipal group in Toronto. She routinely represents clients before the relevant land use and planning tribunals and committees, in addition to advising public bodies on development projects.

She has an ability to understand how changes in municipal law will affect our projects. She can anticipate what may happen and informs us.

You can always go to Cynthia for smart, strategic legal advice and she has great relationships with the government bodies as well.

She is capable of breaking down complex scenarios allowing for quick direction.

Jamie Orzech
3
Jamie Orzech
3
Band 3

Jamie Orzech is involved in high-profile commercial mandates, frequently advising on the sale of real estate assets.

Jamie is highly knowledgeable and capable.

Jamie gives pragmatic advice that takes into account the business case.

Paul Galbraith
3
Paul Galbraith
3
Band 3
Paul Galbraith has a strong reputation in the market for acting for syndicate lenders. Based in Toronto, his practice focuses on handling real estate financing mandates.

Paul is a problem-solver and goes about things very commercially.

Paul is an experienced lawyer that offers prompt, trusted advice.

Jeffrey Knowles
5
Jeffrey Knowles
5
Band 5

Jeffrey Knowles has a wide-ranging commercial real estate practice which sees him act for pension funds and other investors on joint venture agreements and real estate investments.

Jeffrey has a very good combination of very good legal skills and understanding of the business circumstances and the market.

He is strategic and able to manage multiple stakeholders.

Jeffrey provides deep insights and experience.

Dana Shen
U
Dana Shen
U
Up and Coming

Dana Shen has a broad real estate practice, which covers leasing, transactions and joint ventures.

Dana has a very good business perspective.

Dana is responsive, knowledgeable and very practical.

Isabel Henkelman
U
Isabel Henkelman
U
Up and Coming

Isabel Henkelman garners strong market support for her work on real estate transactions.

Isabel is very knowledgeable, responsive and business-minded.

Isabel is thorough and personable.

Her management is seamless, proactive and solution-oriented.

Matthew Schuman
U
Matthew Schuman
U
Up and Coming

Matthew Schuman is a partner in the firm's municipal law group and is an excellent adviser on land use approvals and appeals.

Matthew has deep knowledge of the workings of the City of Toronto and is extremely hard-working.

He has the ability to pick up the phone and find out what's going on.

Sarit Pandya
U
Sarit Pandya
U
Up and Coming

Sarit Pandya receives particularly strong market support for his work on real estate financing matters.

Sarit gives you clear advice and guidance.

Sarit is knowledgeable, always available and responsive.

He consistently offers nothing but the best when it comes to all levels of service.

Ranked Lawyers at
McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Real Estate

Danny C Grandilli
1
Danny C Grandilli
1
Band 1
John C Currie
1
John C Currie
1
Band 1
Tzen-Yi Goh
1
Tzen-Yi Goh
1
Band 1
Jamie Orzech
3
Jamie Orzech
3
Band 3
Paul Galbraith
3
Paul Galbraith
3
Band 3
Jeffrey Knowles
5
Jeffrey Knowles
5
Band 5
Dana Shen
U
Dana Shen
U
Up and Coming
Isabel Henkelman
U
Isabel Henkelman
U
Up and Coming
Sarit Pandya
U
Sarit Pandya
U
Up and Coming
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Cynthia Macdougall
2
Cynthia Macdougall
2
Band 2
Matthew Schuman
U
Matthew Schuman
U
Up and Coming