Gowling WLG's real estate practice advises multinational developers, national retailers, pension funds, First Nation groups, REITs and health care, financial and educational institutions on real estate, construction and environmental law. The real estate group has a team of real estate finance specialists who assist with acquisitions and dispositions, leasing and transactional matters. The team is led by Mark Giavedoni from Hamilton, he mainly focuses on advising municipalities, universities, school boards and utilities on commercial leases, financings, condominium structures and developments. Susan Rosen sits in Toronto and handles real estate transactions, while Murray Braaten resides in Vancouver and acts for developers and lending institutions.
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Testimonials
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‘We are very pleased with the scope breadth and experience of Susan Rosen, she is extremely helpful.’
‘Extensive knowledge of the law and professional collaboration with a respectful manner.’
‘Manuel Martins at Gowlings continues to be a trusted legal resource for our real estate needs. He ensures he communicates all of the potential risks in our transactions and goes above and beyond to provide options to proceed.’
‘Gowling WLG is one of the leading national firms for a reason. Representation in all provinces providing a consistent experience makes using them a no-brainer.’
‘Susan Rosen and her team are excellent partners, available when ever needed and providing top notch service. On pretty much every interaction she has provided value in material ways beyond the scope of the initial ask. She is always clear and concise to identify situations and provide solutions/recommendations to resolve.’
Key clients
- Minto
- Toronto Community Housing
- SHAPE Properties
- Westmount Insurance
- Home Hardware Stores
- InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust
- Sobeys
- Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services
- Manulife Financial
Work highlights
Advised Shape Properties on developing complex master-planned communities in North America.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Mark Giavedoni
Other key lawyers
Susan Rosen; Manuel Martins