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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg has a distinguished real estate practice based in Toronto with significant transactional prowess. The team advises clients in relation to a range of major office and mixed-use developments, as well as large master-planned communities. It has notable experience acting for pension funds, private real estate companies, developers and REITs, as well as government entities, on high-value deals and projects.
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"The attorneys at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg bring their experience to provide relevant and well thought-out strategic and commercial advice."
"Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg brings good business sense to its advice."
"Davies has demonstrated a willingness and ability to help address complex and nuanced matters."
"Davies excels from a level of service and responsiveness perspective. The lawyers are always able to turn around work as required, including on tight timelines."
"The transaction timeline and scope were extremely aggressive and demanding and the Davies team was available at all times to meet our expectations."
"The attorneys at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg bring their experience to provide relevant and well thought-out strategic and commercial advice."
"Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg brings good business sense to its advice."
"Davies has demonstrated a willingness and ability to help address complex and nuanced matters."
"Davies excels from a level of service and responsiveness perspective. The lawyers are always able to turn around work as required, including on tight timelines."
"The transaction timeline and scope were extremely aggressive and demanding and the Davies team was available at all times to meet our expectations."
Notable Practitioners
Gregory Howard is sought after for his experience advising on large-scale real estate transactions both provincially and nationally. His formidable track record includes acting for big-name investors on major developments, including major master-planned communities.
"Gregory Howard has unmatched experience in the Canadian real estate landscape."
Steven Martin's experience includes developments and investments. He also possesses knowledge of deal structures such as joint ventures, with a client roster that includes investors and developers.
"Steven Martin has a deep understanding of commercial considerations and the ability to align legal strategies with business objectives."
"Steven Martin is business-minded and highly intelligent, with a practical and common-sense approach. He is a very effective negotiator with excellent writing and drafting skills."
"Steven Martin is personable, practical and efficient."
"Steven Martin has great market knowledge and leadership for his team."
"Steven Martin has the ability to streamline legal issues to expedite decision-making to keep transactions moving."
Gabriella Lombardi's wide-reaching commercial real estate practice consists of the full range of transactions, including sale-and-leaseback agreements, acquisitions and financing. Her experience includes advising on redevelopment projects.
"Gabriella Lombardi always brings a heightened level of business sense and sophistication to a deal."
"Gabriella Lombardi is an extremely talented and knowledgeable lawyer."
David Reiner's experience includes commercial real estate acquisitions, financing and dispositions for large national developers as well as leading investment firms. He also assists with revitalisation projects and leasing agreements.
"David Reiner demonstrated an unwavering commitment to providing a top-notch service, consistently going above and beyond to address my needs and concerns with patience."
"David Reiner is highly capable, responsive and thorough. He was extremely detail-oriented on a very complex transaction, and had good understanding of our commercial requirements."
"David Reiner was able to ensure flawless execution across all workstreams while serving as a real adviser to our team on business and negotiation points."
"David Reiner is a trusted adviser who understands complex matters and provides commercially-minded approaches to get deals done."
"I think what stands out about him is the level of client service he provides for us."
Pawel Mielcarek is particularly adept at managing development and redevelopment projects.
"Pawel Mielcarek has become a very important part of our business and is a trusted legal partner."
"Pawel Mielcarek is a very strong and commercially aware lawyer. He is our go-to lawyer for complex partnerships and structured deals."
"Pawel Mielcarek is an extremely talented and knowledgeable lawyer."
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