Real Estate

Paul Mantini continues to be a big draw for clients in the real estate industry in Ontario. His lengthy experience covers a range of transactions, including financings and refinancings, as well as the sale of real estate assets.

"Paul Mantini provided us very strong guidance on legal matters on complex transactions."

"Paul Mantini is among the most experienced real estate lawyers in the space."

"He is a wonderful lawyer and, additionally, has built a great deep-benched team."

Simon Crawford's wide-reaching practice includes expertise in acquisitions, dispositions and development projects. Crawford capably assists clients with matters in Ontario and across the country.

"Simon Crawford provides excellent, commercially relevant advice and strives for the highest level of customer service."

"Simon Crawford is a very strong lawyer with business awareness and he is easy to work with."

"He is the best in the business, hands down."

"Simon Crawford is an exceptional lawyer. He is a rock star. He has our full trust. He's very experienced, is exceptionally sophisticated and has an extraordinary level of service."

"He is a great problem solver. His commercial awareness and vision are very high. He always adds a lot of value, and on a broad range of real estate transaction types."

Jane Helmstadter is the practice group co-head and is experienced in advising on real estate transactions and development projects. She is also highly regarded for her work on real estate tax matters.

"Jane Helmstadter is very strong strategically, thinking through complex issues and understanding that legal points have a financial aspect that should be considered in all negotiations."

"Jane Helmstadter is our go-to for all land transfer tax matters; her knowledge is encyclopaedic."

"She can get to the cracks of the problem quickly and she comes up with solutions that are business-oriented."

"She can distil complex concepts into simple agreements and is commercially minded and has personal experience with every type of real estate transaction under the sun."

Andrew Jeanrie is a recognised lawyer in the market with expertise in municipal and local planning matters. He regularly appears before the OLT on a range of contentious matters and acts for private clients.

"Andrew Jeanrie has always been a pleasure to work with and I have high confidence in the output of the product."

"Andrew Jeanrie expertly guides us through the maze of municipal approvals for our development projects."

John van Gent is frequently engaged by lenders for real estate financing mandates for both acquisition and redevelopment projects.

"John van Gent is a real deal maker, and a gentleman in his dealings with others."

"John van Gent is a great real estate lawyer who is an excellent drafter."

"His experience in the industry shows in his ability to bring parties together, facilitate continued forward movement and represent his client's best interests."

"He is a very responsive and experienced lawyer."

Leonard Gangbar is particularly well recognised for his expertise in real estate financing, often assisting borrowers with construction financing mandates.

"Leonard Gangbar is fantastic to work with. His work and advice is always high-quality and I always have confidence in his products."

Craig Garbe enjoys a rising profile for his commercial real estate practice, with a strong pedigree in transactional activity for REITs, specialist investors and financial institutions.

"Craig Garbe is a bright lawyer who brings a business mindset to his advice."

"Craig Garbe is smart and pragmatic."

"Craig Garbe is unafraid to challenge us and always recommends solutions."