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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

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Stikeman Elliott’s national Real Estate Group provides sophisticated but practical real estate expertise and legal advice to real estate investors and key industry players on the acquisition, disposition, municipal land use, development, financing and leasing of all classes of real estate. The Group also has complementary and notable expertise in complex domestic and cross-border transactions involving real estate, major infrastructure projects, agricultural lands, mining rights, aboriginal law and loan securitizations. We are proud to be counsel of choice to those who are leading the transformation of Canada’s real estate sector.

By leveraging our experience and market knowledge, as well as the firm’s world renowned securities and taxation specialists, the Group is able to provide advice to all variety of clients, including non-taxable institutional investors, publicly traded REITs, investment funds, private equity firms and foreign investors. We have particular experience in spin-off, sale/leaseback and other innovative transactions designed to unlock the value of real estate holdings. Clients are effectively guided in the formation of their investment vehicles and joint-ventures, always mindful of tax efficiency and business objectives, whether in connection with their real estate in Canada or internationally. www.stikeman.com

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Ontario

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Stikeman Elliott is recognised for its impressive strength in managing large real estate transactions, including purchases, sales and financings. Its lawyers frequently assist clients entering into co-ownership and joint venture agreements, as well as demonstrating strong expertise in complex commercial leasing and sale-leasebacks. The team's experience covers a wide range of product types, including commercial, retail and mixed-use properties. It is further equipped to handle issues surrounding land development, including zoning approvals and official plan amendments. The group demonstrates notable experience in OLT hearings. Its clients include public and private companies and REITs.
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Work Highlights

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  • Stikeman Elliott acted for KTB Asset Management as asset manager for a syndicate of South Korean lenders, in connection with the refinancing and recapitalisation of Hotel X in downtown Toronto.

Strengths

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  • Stikeman Elliott is strong both technically and strategically.

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  • The firm has a very deep bench to draw from different specialisations.

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  • Stikeman Elliott is very good at finding creative solutions for complicated situations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Calvin Lantz
    Calvin Lantz

    Calvin Lantz

    Calvin Lantz is the head of the firm's municipal and land use group and frequently appears before the OLT and municipal councils, in addition to advising developers seeking planning and zoning approvals.

    • If I need him, he’s there for me always.

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    • He is very knowledgeable and creative.

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    • He is a top lawyer in this industry.

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  • Eric M Carmona
    Eric M Carmona

    Eric M Carmona

    Eric Carmona is an accomplished real estate lawyer whose remit covers a variety of commercial transactions across Ontario, including acquisitions, dispositions and financing. He capably assists with mandates involving residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality and senior living developments.

    • He is pragmatic and business-oriented.

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    • Eric has deep experience and is practical.

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    • Eric has tons of experience and is a true deal-maker.

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  • Mario Paura
    Mario Paura

    Mario Paura

    Mario Paura is particularly highly regarded for his expertise in leasing matters. He is a skilled commercial real estate practitioner who often acts for developers and lenders on transactions in the space. His client roster also features major asset managers.

    • Mario has good real estate knowledge and has versatility across asset classes.

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    • Mario is very good at coming up with solutions.

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    • Mario is very practical.

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  • Stella Di Cresce
    Stella Di Cresce

    Stella Di Cresce

    Stella Di Cresce is garnering increasing recognition for her commercial real estate practice, advising clients on construction financing and real estate transactions.

    • Stella is highly capable, commercial and responsive.

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  • Douglas Klaassen
    Douglas Klaassen

    Douglas Klaassen

    Douglas Klaassen capably assists with real estate transactions. He has additional strength in matters involving real estate funds.

    • Doug does excellent work.

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  • Patrick Duffy
    Patrick Duffy

    Patrick Duffy

    Patrick Duffy co-leads the firm's project development and finance group. He is routinely engaged on planning and land use matters in Ontario, both advising on zoning by-law amendments and representing clients in appeals before the OLT.

    • Patrick is efficient and knowledgeable.

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    • Patrick is very responsive, intelligent and nuanced in his understanding of the issues at play.

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    • Patrick is our go-to partner and delivers a very high degree of service and client satisfaction.

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  • Neil Shapiro
    Neil Shapiro

    Neil Shapiro

    Neil Shapiro is a Toronto-based lawyer with a developing commercial real estate practice. He has strong experience acting for investors on purchases and disposition transactions.

    • Neil consistently provides responsive service with a strong business sensibility.

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    • Neil has a lot of very good qualities and is a strong lawyer.

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    • He is one of the most impressive lawyers I've had the pleasure of working with.

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  • Vince Imerti
    Vince Imerti

    Vince Imerti

    Vince Imerti is an excellent adviser on a variety of real estate transactions and lease negotiations.

    • Vince is strong in client management and very proactive in managing issues that pop up.

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    • He is knowledgeable and client-oriented.

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  • Andrew Elliott
    Andrew Elliott

    Andrew Elliott

    Andrew Elliott is adept at advising on planning matters as they relate to obtaining approvals for re-zoning and redevelopment projects.

    • He provides very detailed work and is very knowledgeable.

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    • Andrew has been great to work with.

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  • Lanette Wilkinson
    Lanette Wilkinson

    Lanette Wilkinson

    Lanette Wilkinson is recognised for her broad-based commercial real estate practice in Ontario, with particularly strong experience on sales transactions.

    • Lanette is detail-oriented and doesn't miss things.

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  • Jonathan Cheng
    Jonathan Cheng

    Jonathan Cheng

    Jonathan Cheng is an associate with a fast-rising reputation for his real estate practice, which focuses on development approvals and zoning by-law amendments.

    • He provides a great level of service.

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    • Jonathan is a great source of information.

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