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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

REITs

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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A market leader in corporate finance and securities, M&A and real estate, and the acknowledged Canadian legal powerhouse in tax, Osler has advised on some of the largest and most complex REIT transactions in Canadian history. They have acted for issuers and underwriters in over 100 public offerings by REITs, including IPOs and follow-on offerings involving units, subscription receipts, convertible debt, unsecured fixed and floating rate debt issues. Osler’s lawyers advise on all aspects of real property transactions, equity and debt offerings, tax structuring strategies, borrowing arrangements, legal and risk requirements for boards, issues affecting different asset types, and regulatory compliance.

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REITs - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt represents REITs, investors and underwriters across a full range of matters. This includes capital markets and M&A transactions relating to a number of asset classes, ranging from senior housing to retail and office properties. The firm has a strong track record of advising on cross-border mandates, as well as offering complementary tax and litigation expertise. Additional expertise also includes advising on regulatory and compliance issues. The group is well placed to assist with large-scale real estate transactions undertaken by major REITs.
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Work Highlights

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  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt represented SmartCentres REIT in multiple issuances of unsecured debentures via private placements, with a total value of CAD650 million.

Strengths

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  • The Osler team has strong cross-border knowledge.

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  • Osler has the bandwidth to move quickly and be responsive.

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  • Osler can connect us with the correct people and is best suited to bring in people from different industries and markets.

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  • The team provides commercially-minded and practical advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bradley Lastman
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    Bradley Lastman

    Bradley Lastman is an associate with an impressive portfolio of REITs experience, including experience in public offerings and governance issues.

    • He is a great resource because he can give us advice and guidance on other parts of our business.

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    • Bradley is a fantastic client manager beyond his years of experience and he understands our business.

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    • He shows supreme diligence to detail.

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