LAWYER PROFILE

Paul Morassutti

Canada 2027

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Retail

Nationwide - Canada

1 year ranked

Real Estate

Ontario

5 years ranked

About

Provided by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

As the Chair of Osler’s national Real Estate Group, Paul is a trusted advisor to some of Canada’s largest real estate companies and retailers. His practice encompasses all types of commercial real estate matters including environmental and contaminated lands issues. He has extensive experience in acquisitions and divestitures of real estate, commercial leasing, mortgage financings and environmental matters.

Paul is also a key contact for the firm’s Retail Practice Group, is cross-appointed to the Franchise and Distribution Practice Group and the Environmental Practice Group and has worked extensively with the Insolvency and Construction Law Groups. He was formerly a member of the Cabinet and Executive Committee of the Canadian Bar Association (Ontario) — Real Property Section.

He is recognized for his expertise by numerous industry publications, including Chambers Canada, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and Best Lawyers in Canada.

Career

Osgoode Hall Law School, LL.B.

Bar Admission: Ontario, 1988

Professional Memberships

Canadian Bar Association, Real Property Section, Former Cabinet and Executive Member

Law Society of Ontario

NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association

International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Retail - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Paul Morassutti acts for an impressive array of retailers across Canada. Clients particularly benefit from his real estate experience and he serves as chair of the firm's national real estate group.

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Real Estate - Ontario

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Paul Morassutti is chair of the firm's commercial real estate group. His practice spans the negotiation of leasing and master service agreements, as well as sales and acquisitions involving industrial and retail premises.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Paul Morassutti is very astute and knowledgeable.
RetailChambers Canada Guide
He is responsive in providing timely and valuable advice on complex real estate transactions.
Real EstateChambers Canada Guide
He is an excellent lawyer who provides excellent service.
Real EstateChambers Canada Guide