LAWYER PROFILE

John Hutmacher

Canada 2026

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate

Ontario

7 years ranked

About

Provided by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

John works on acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, financing, development, condominium and leasing transactions involving major Canadian commercial real properties, including many of the country's most prominent retail, office and industrial developments. He is particularly experienced in helping U.S. and European clients and lawyers understand the legal and practical differences in conducting real estate transactions in Canada.

John is the Practice Group Leader of the Firm's Real Estate Group, made up of approximately 40 lawyers.

Professional Memberships

John is the global chair of the Real Estate Practice Group at Lex Mundi, the world's largest network of law firms with over 160 member firms. He is also the past Chair of each of the American Bar Association (ABA) Real Property Section's Special Investors and Investment Structure Group and the International Investment in Real Estate Committee. John has spoken at ABA and other industry events worldwide on cross-border real estate transactions, the Canadian real estate market and other issues of interest to industry leaders and participants. He has also spoken and presented papers on topics relevant to the real estate industry at MIPIM, the International Bar Association and the Law Society of Ontario.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Real Estate - Ontario

Band 2

Individual Editorial

John Hutmacher has significant experience assisting investors with both sales and acquisitions, often involving retail assets.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

John's knowledge and level of service is second to none.
Real EstateChambers Canada Guide
John is very accomplished and insightful.
Real EstateChambers Canada Guide
John practices law with a flawless knowledge base and a meticulous level of organisation.
Real EstateChambers Canada Guide