About

Provided by WeirFoulds LLP

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.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Ontario

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

WeirFoulds has a skilled group with considerable experience acting for municipalities on significant expropriations and OLT appeals, in addition to its engagement on mid-market transactions in Ontario. The team acts for landowners and developers, providing advice and representation in connection with planning approvals and other development matters. It counsels clients on ownership structures and purchases and sales. The firm is highlighted for its visibility on leasing mandates.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Bruce Engell
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Bruce Engell
2
Band 2

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.

Karsten Lee
3
Karsten Lee
3
Band 3

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.

Lisa A Borsook
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Lisa A Borsook
3
Band 3

Lisa Borsook is well regarded for her expertise in commercial leasing and portfolio management matters.

Lisa has provided great subject matter expertise.

Lisa is very talented.

Denise Baker
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Denise Baker
4
Band 4

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
WeirFoulds LLP

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Ontario

Real Estate: Mainly Mid-Market

Karsten Lee
3
Karsten Lee
3
Band 3
Lisa A Borsook
3
Lisa A Borsook
3
Band 3
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Bruce Engell
2
Bruce Engell
2
Band 2
Denise Baker
4
Denise Baker
4
Band 4

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