
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
Canada Guide 2026 : Ontario
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WeirFoulds’ Commercial Real Estate lawyers provide sophisticated commercial real estate expertise in all types of transactions to a variety of clients, including public and private corporations, pension funds, REITs, national and international retailers, financial institutions, governments and private individuals. The firm regularly assists clients with acquiring, financing, leasing, developing, managing and selling properties, in addition to investing in real estate on a portfolio basis.
In addition, its commercial leasing group is widely regarded as the top commercial leasing group in the country, serving clients across Canada including landlords and tenants, property managers, mortgagees, and other encumbrancers, across the spectrum of asset classes including retail, industrial, office, mixed-use, and infrastructure projects. The firm offers specialized experience in specific areas of leasing, including environmentally challenged properties, ground leasing, build-to-suit developments, and other mixed-use developments. The team’s extensive expertise extends beyond creating, preparing and negotiating leases and other related documentation, and includes enforcement of rent and other lease obligations, default proceedings, bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, rent and other arbitrations, and judicial applications.
Industries (5)
- Public Corporations
- Private Corporations
- Pension Funds
- Financial Institutions
- Government
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Work Highlights
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WeirFoulds LLP acted as real estate counsel to Port Credit West Village Partners on the ongoing development of the Brightwater Port Credit Waterfront Master Plan Community by a partnership of major Ontario developers.
Strengths
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The team is experienced in dealing with complex transactions and legal matters.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentCanadaWeirFoulds is very knowledgeable and solution-oriented.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentCanadaThe firm is practical, very good at putting themselves in our shoes and treats every issue as important.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Bruce Engell
Bruce Engell is co-chair of the firm's municipal and planning group, with expertise covering the full spectrum of matters arising in the course of real estate development. He is adept at representing clients before the OLT and the courts in Ontario.
He is helpful on any land development and planning issues we have.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Karsten Lee
Karsten Lee is a respected commercial leasing practitioner, with experience acting for franchisors, developers and landlords.
He is very detail-oriented and brings his knowledge of the company to every matter.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentCanada
Band 3 
Band 3 
Lisa A Borsook
Lisa Borsook is well regarded for her expertise in commercial leasing and portfolio management matters.
Lisa has provided great subject matter expertise.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentCanadaLisa is very talented.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentCanada
Band 4 
Band 4 
Denise Baker
Denise Baker combines her role as co-managing partner of the firm with an active planning and land use practice, advising on obtaining approval for proposed developments.
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Denise Baker
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Karsten Lee
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Lisa A Borsook
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Bruce Engell
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