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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

REITs

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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At the intersection of corporate, real estate, and tax law, we provide clear direction for our REIT clients

With leading expertise nationwide, our lawyers design tailored, all-encompassing legal solutions for Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) transactions involving Canada players.

Bringing our top-tier ranked M&A, capital markets, tax and real estate practices together, we offer the quality advice and excellence in service needed for successful transactions and other legal issues involving REITs. Our energetic and talented team brings a results-oriented approach and relentless drive to support our clients in their most complicated and high-profile transactions.

We are seasoned in supporting the legal and business activities of publicly and privately owned REITs, real estate funds, partnerships and joint ventures, and other real estate owners and market participants such as issuers, underwriters, lenders, sponsors, and advisors. Whether our clients operate throughout Canada, in the US, or globally, they receive complete support from our full-scale, multi-disciplinary REIT expertise. Because of our diversity and national scope, we can pick the right resource that can carry a deal end-to-end, meaning we can staff leanly and efficiently.

Chambers Review

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REITs - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
McCarthy Tétrault earns praise for its expertise in financing transactions and frequently represents REITs and underwriters in capital markets deals. The firm draws upon the strength of its leading real estate department to provide additional expertise in REIT M&A and real estate acquisition transactions. The team is also adept at advising REIT clients on tax structuring matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tétrault acted for RBC Dominion Securities as co-lead agent in Choice Properties REIT's CAD500 million private placement of series U senior unsecured debentures.

Strengths

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  • The team can negotiate on our behalf and knows our business so well.

    REITs respondentCanada

  • McCarthy Tétrault is very commercial.

    REITs respondentCanada

  • The department has a strong depth of knowledge in the industry, including across different transaction types and structures.

    REITs respondentCanada

  • The team's service is reliable, fast-paced and they maintain clear, proactive communication.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Heidi Gordon
    Heidi Gordon

    Heidi Gordon

    Heidi Gordon is a Toronto-based partner with significant expertise in relation to matters concerning REITs. She is frequently involved in public and private M&A transactions involving both domestic and international entities.

    • Heidi is knowledgeable and practical.

      REITs respondentCanada

    • Heidi is readily available to provide guidance and knows all the new changes in this space.

      REITs respondentCanada
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