About

Provided by Torkin Manes LLP

Our Commercial Real Estate Group is steeped in the business of real estate, bringing lengthy industry experience to bear on our clients’ real estate issues. While most firms can conduct a real estate transaction, we also analyse the business issues involved and help clients develop business strategies for buying, financing, developing, selling, and leasing property. We integrate our real estate expertise with business law, planning law, tax law, mortgage and financing law, creditor and debtor law, partnership and syndication law, landlord and tenant law and litigation—all as they relate to real estate transactions.

Our reputation is reflected in the fact that Torkin Manes is counsel to LawPRO, the Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company, providing opinions and strategy on the standard of practice for real estate lawyers in Ontario. We also have special expertise in title repair, frequently acting as counsel for other lawyers and title insurers in solving difficult transactions and title problems.

How we do what we do is equally important. Our clients know us to be creative thinkers about their real estate matters: if a path is closed, we will find an alternative solution. We are seasoned contract negotiators, business strategists and client advisorsShould a dispute arise, we know when to mediate and when to litigate. Above all, we are mindful of our clients’ money: we look for the most practical, cost-effective solutions that will meet our clients’ objectives.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Mainly Mid-Market - Ontario

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Torkin Manes is a respected mid-market law firm acting on the full range of commercial real estate matters. The team is well regarded for its activity in the retail and shopping centre arena, further acting on transactions in the multi-residential and senior living spaces. It is well versed in purchases, dispositions, joint venture transactions and developments. Leasing is another area of expertise for the group, as is advising on real estate financing.

Work Highlights

  • Torkin Manes LLP acted for Global Properties on the purchase of a CAD125 million farm property in Caledon for redevelopment. This included a vendor take-back mortgage of over CAD93 million and a leaseback to the vendors.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Leonard Rodness
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Leonard Rodness
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Leonard Rodness is known for his involvement in corporate real estate transactions. He also assists with leasing and mortgage financing.

Leonard is a fantastic lawyer. He has very good commercial awareness on issues and a fantastic level of service.

Leonard is very thorough and detail-focused.

Leonard is a terrific lawyer. He is respected, efficient and effective.

Aaron English
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Aaron English
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Band 3

Aaron English chairs the firm's commercial real estate group and offers particular expertise in condominium law. He often assists clients with the sale of real estate assets, as well as advising on real estate financing and development projects.

Aaron provides thoughtful, timely and practical advice.

Aaron is an excellent lawyer for a variety of real estate-related issues.

Aaron is a knowledgeable and skilled lawyer.

Kenneth Beallor
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Kenneth Beallor
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Band 3

Kenneth Beallor has particularly strong activity in the field of lease negotiations.

Kenneth is a good lawyer with a diverse skill set.

He is very thorough.

Seth Zuk
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Seth Zuk
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Band 3

Seth Zuk enjoys a growing profile for his expertise in commercial real estate matters, with notable expertise in property acquisitions and real estate financing.

Seth is creative, insightful and accessible.

Seth uses critical thinking to find legal and practical solutions to market problems.

He is by far the smartest lawyer I have ever met.

Stephanie Eiley
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Stephanie Eiley
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Stephanie Eiley's commercial real estate practice consists of corporate transactions and financings, with further experience in leasing and rental agreements.

Ranked Lawyers at
Torkin Manes LLP

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Ontario

Real Estate: Mainly Mid-Market

Leonard Rodness
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Leonard Rodness
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Band 1
Aaron English
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Aaron English
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Band 3
Kenneth Beallor
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Kenneth Beallor
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Band 3
Seth Zuk
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Seth Zuk
3
Band 3
Stephanie Eiley
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Stephanie Eiley
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Band 3

Members

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Aaron English

Aaron English

Head of Department

Anthony D'Angelo

Noorin Manji

Sidney Troister