Housing one of the largest real estate teams in Canada, McCarthy Tétrault‘s core expertise includes asset acquisitions and disposals, infrastructure development, corporate leasing and real estate financing. The group advises a wide variety of clients, including pension funds, REITs, mortgage and private equity funds, developers and governmental bodies on all types of commercial real estate matters. In addition to its size and bench strength, the team is recognized for its on-the-ground presence across the country, which places the team in a strong position to handle large-scale mandates involving real estate assets spread across the provinces. Key contacts in Toronto include department head William McCullough, and transaction specialists Abraham Costin, John Currie and Jamie Orzech. Vancouver-based Keith Burrell QC is recommended for his work with major real estate developers.