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Torys LLP

Real Estate

Canada Guide 2026 : Ontario

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Practical and deal-oriented, our real estate team partners with owners, buyers, sellers and lenders to advise them on projects throughout the real estate lifecycle in Canada and the United States.

We are trusted by clients for efficient management of their most important real estate investments and transactions. From initial structuring and acquisitions, through development, management and ultimately disposition, we help clients across the spectrum of real estate activity.

We work with real estate investors in cross-border transactions that involve properties in both Canada and the United States. We also regularly represent investors in single-asset, portfolio and programmatic real estate joint venture investments around the world.

The breadth of our counsel comes from the robust diversity of our experience: we advise on real estate projects involving joint venture ownership; the construction of large-scale multi-use developments; energy and infrastructure projects; and phased development arrangements.

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Real Estate - Ontario

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Torys operates a well-established Toronto real estate group with a strong focus on high-end transactions. The firm frequently acts on large portfolio deals, joint ventures and shared ownership matters, as well as advising lenders on significant financings. It represents an impressive roster of institutional clients and, in addition to its strength in commercial real estate, is well equipped to handle the real estate aspects of large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. The team is also mandated on condominium development and possesses notable strength in senior housing.
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Work Highlights

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  • Torys LLP acted for SmartCentres REIT in connection with the proposed purchase of an interest in a shared laneway.

Strengths

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  • Torys has a lot of depth in infrastructure and construction matters.

    Real Estate respondentCanada

  • The team is very tuned in to our business and the market.

    Real Estate respondentCanada

  • Torys demonstrates a deep understanding of our business, allowing it to provide tailored solutions that align with our goals and priorities.

    Real Estate respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Sabrina A Gherbaz
    Sabrina A Gherbaz

    Sabrina A Gherbaz

    Sabrina Gherbaz is co-head of the commercial real estate practice at the firm, with experience across all asset classes. She frequently acts for investors on real estate transactions.

    • Sabrina is excellent in all respects.

      Real Estate respondentCanada

    • Sabrina is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. She has amazing responsiveness.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
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  • Andy Gibbons
    Andy Gibbons

    Andy Gibbons

    Andy Gibbons is called upon by developers, investors and wider corporate clients for a broad spectrum of transactional work in the commercial real estate space, advising on acquisitions, sales and lease agreements.

    • Andy provides excellent client service, strategy and advice.

      Real Estate respondentCanada

    • Andy is super responsive and has a great depth of knowledge.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
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  • Graham Rawlinson
    Graham Rawlinson

    Graham Rawlinson

    Graham Rawlinson advises on development projects, as well as the sale and acquisition of real estate assets.

    • Graham has a great talent of summarising complex arrangements into communicable, bite-sized pieces of information.

      Real Estate respondentCanada

    • He is pragmatic, detailed and client-focused.

      Real Estate respondentCanada

    • Graham is a creative and strategic thinker.

      Real Estate respondentCanada

    • Graham is an excellent lawyer and an expert on complex real estate deals.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
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  • Rose Bailey
    Rose Bailey

    Rose Bailey

    Rose Bailey advises on commercial real estate transactions, with further experience in ownership agreements.

    • Rose is very practical, always has good advice and works to tight deadlines.

      Real Estate respondentCanada

    • Rose is well versed in what terms are important to us and is a great negotiator.

      Real Estate respondentCanada

    • Rose is innovative, sharp and what I appreciate about her the most is her ability to understand our business,

      Real Estate respondentCanada
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  • Charlene Schafer
    Charlene Schafer

    Charlene Schafer

    Charlene Schafer ably assists clients with real estate transactions, including acquisitions and leasebacks.

    • She is great to work with, understands our organisation and is proactive.

      Real Estate respondentCanada

    • Charlene is a very strong real estate lawyer. She is responsive and has good business sense.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
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