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Real Estate - Québec
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What the Team is Known For

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg is a market-leading law firm with outstanding depth of expertise in commercial real estate, with the ability to handle a wide range of transactions and development projects in Montréal. The team is acclaimed for its involvement in acquisition and disposition transactions, financings and joint ventures, and has significant experience representing pension funds, REITs and private developers. It regularly represents international clients in connection with major projects in Montréal, as well as advising Québec-based real estate investors on matters further afield. The lawyers are highly rated for their handling of major mixed-use developments, including master-planned community projects, and are equally well placed to advise on residential, retail and office property transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Davies represented EcoPro in its CAD1.2 billion joint venture with Ford and SK On to build a cathode manufacturing facility in Bécancour, Québec.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Anthony Arquin
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Anthony Arquin
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Band 1

Montréal-based Anthony Arquin has market-leading expertise advising on development projects, commercial sales and purchases.

"Anthony is a very qualified lawyer, offering flawless support."

"His expertise and ability to take into account all aspects of the case is remarkable."

"He is very experienced and client-oriented."

Elias Benhamou
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Elias Benhamou
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Band 1

Elias Benhamou has a reputation as one of the leading real estate transactional lawyers in Montréal. He boasts impressive experience in joint ventures, acquisitions and sales as well as redevelopment and project financing.

"Elias Benhamou is a highly knowledgeable and experienced real estate adviser.He inspires confidence and understands how to make a deal."

"Elias's experience and knowledge of the industry are well appreciated."

"He is just brilliant; he sees things that most other lawyers don't. He is bright and he knows what he is talking about."

"Elias Benhamou is extremely experienced and seasoned. He is able to quickly grasp the critical considerations and advise and implement the appropriate means to address them."

Joseph Jarjour
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Joseph Jarjour
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Band 2

Joseph Jarjour is well known for his real estate expertise and frequently assists financial institutions as well as investors and developers.

"His sophistication and knowledge of the field are unparalleled, and his solutions are always grounded in the realities of a case."

"His advice is both legal and strategic, and he brings obvious added value to the cases."

"Joseph is more than simply a legal counsel: he is an asset who works diligently to make sure mandates are run effectively and smoothly."

Sylvie Samson
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Sylvie Samson
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Band 4

Sylvie Samson regularly assists clients with acquisitions and sales across a range of assets, including commercial and residential.

"Sylvie Samson is smart, meticulous, a great negotiator, well prepared and has great business skills. She is experienced beyond her years."

"It is always a pleasure working with Sylvie. She is detail-oriented and provides recommendations that are beneficial for the deal."

"Sylvie is absolutely outstanding. She provides pragmatic advice which balances legal risks and commercial priorities, and is always happy to go above and beyond for her clients."

Agnès Pignoly
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Agnès Pignoly
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Up and Coming

Agnès Pignoly acts for clients on real estate development matters, including regulatory advice and litigation.

"Agnès is an expert in the domain of municipal matters. She is extremely knowledgeable in regulatory frameworks pertaining to urban planning, real estate development and municipal affairs."

"Agnès is a great lawyer. She is very efficient, concise and able to communicate effectively the problem at the heart of the litigation."

"She easily grasps the context, interests and considerations, and responds very effectively."

Mylène Nadeau
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Mylène Nadeau
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Up and Coming

Mylène Nadeau advises real estate developers and pensions funds on acquisitions and development projects.

"Mylène Nadeau is an excellent professional who is responsive, very knowledgeable and produces great work."

"She is very available, and extremely practical in her advice and in negotiations. She understands the objective sought and knows how to identify risks."

Ranked Lawyers at
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

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Anthony Arquin
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Anthony Arquin
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Band 1
Elias Benhamou
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Elias Benhamou
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Band 1
Joseph Jarjour
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Joseph Jarjour
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Band 2
Sylvie Samson
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Sylvie Samson
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Band 4
Mylène Nadeau
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Mylène Nadeau
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Up and Coming
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Agnès Pignoly
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Agnès Pignoly
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Up and Coming