Graham Rawlinson > Torys > Toronto, Canada > Lawyer Profile

The real estate group at Torys harnesses the combined experience of teams in Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and New York, to advise owners, investors, developers, government bodies and lenders (including such clients as Metrolinx and Toronto Metropolitan University) on projects involving large-scale multi-use developments, joint venture ownership, energy and infrastructure projects and phased development arrangements, throughout their entire lifecycles, from initial acquisition through development, management and disposition. The practice is headed by Sabrina Gherbaz and Graham Rawlinson, who both bring expertise to acquisitions, joint ventures and project finance. Other figures of note include Andy Gibbons, a specialist in the energy and infrastructure areas; Simon Knowling, who heads real estate investment trust (REIT) group; real estate private equity expert Charlene Schafer; and Rose Bailey, who brings extensive experience in commercial real estate, renewable energy assets and securitizations. All lawyers mentioned work in the Toronto office.