Torys LLP, Real Estate | Chambers Canada Profile

About

Provided by Torys LLP

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.

Chambers Review

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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

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 respondent
Canada

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

Real Estate respondent
Canada

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

Real Estate respondent
Canada

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

Real Estate respondent
Canada

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

Real Estate respondent
Canada

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

Real Estate respondent
Canada

Notable Practitioners

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Sabrina A Gherbaz

Head of Real Estate

Band 3

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.

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

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Andy Gibbons

Band 4

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.

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

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