Dentons fields a sizeable real estate team which handles a range of issues across Canada. The team assists clients with acquisitions and dispositions, data centers, condominium development and sales as well as financings. The firm also leverages its global reach to advise international and multinational clients on real estate transactions in Canada. The team has broad expertise across matters, advising on commercial and multi-residential real estate transactions, commercial leasing, land development and managing real estate portfolios. The Calgary team is led by Clark Kassian, while Katarzyna Sliwa leads the Toronto practice. Kassian advises both national and multinational clients on real estate transactions and land development matters, while Sliwa handles real estate and zoning issues. On the Calgary team, Jeff Coape-Arnold is key to acquisitions and divestitures, commercial leasing agreements and other transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘Incredible response time to inquiries, quick turn-around time on all matters, not only the major files. Fantastic knowledge, practical advice, facilitates closing deals and prioritizes this.’
‘Incredible response time and a great team to work with.’
‘The team is very diverse and knowledgeable. The speed and quality of work are the two most notable traits.’
‘Jeff Coape-Arnold is my primary resource. Jeff is extremely professional, and his understanding of the real estate sector is uncommon compared to the other groups we deal with.’
‘Resourceful and solutions oriented.’
'Incredible response time, fair billing, and great team to work with.'
‘Esme Cragg and Clark Kassian are professional, knowledgeable, highly responsive and good people.’
'The Dentons Calgary real estate team is best in class. They are the only firm in town that can offer full service real estate advice, covering all areas of construction, development and property management.'
'Jeff Coape-Arnold is the best solicitor I have come across. He is unbelievably organized, diligent and gets deals done. He thoroughly understands our company, our paper, our approach to transactions and together we work like a well-oiled machine.'
Key clients
- Truman Homes
- National Bank of Canada
- Caisse Desjardins
- Avenue 31 Capital
- Bertone Development
- Laurentian Bank of Canada
Work highlights
Advised Truman Homes 1995 on the acquisition, financing, and development of an extensive range of 15 condominium projects across Alberta.
Advised Avenue 31 on its proposed multi-phase industrial development of the National Capital Business Park in Ottawa.
Represented a syndicated group of lenders, including the Bank of Nova Scotia, in the financing for the decontamination and rehabilitation of the site known as the “Quartier Molson” in Montreal.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Clark Kassian; Katarzyna Sliwa
Other key lawyers
Jeff Coape-Arnold; Esme Cragg