COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Through our experience, we know that no two commercial real estate transactions are identical, and although each presents its unique challenges, we approach each matter in an adaptable way and we draw on our rich experience to navigate clients to successful closings. 

We have experience in acting for buyers, sellers, developers, as well as banks and other lenders for transactions comprising tens of millions of dollars each, and involving a broad array of commercial properties, including commercial condominiums, development lands, office buildings, big chain restaurants, warehouse lands, and industrial storage yard lands. 

• Commercial purchase or sale;
• Commercial financing or re-financing;
• Commercial, private mortgages;
• Title transfers;
• Review and amendment, or drafting of Agreements of Purchase and Sale;
• Drafting amendments or assignments of Agreements of Purchase and Sale;
• Conducting all appropriate title and off-title searches, and advising client of results;
• Preparing or obtaining all tenant estoppel certificates, and assignment of leases and other contracts;
• Reviewing and advising on commercial condominium status certificates;
• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases, including leasebacks taking effect on closing;
• Independent legal advice regarding guaranteeing or co-borrowing on a mortgage;
• Reviewing and negotiating property managament agreements; 
• Advising on land transfer tax, municipal land transfer tax, non-resident speculation tax, HST, and capital gains tax, as well as how to minimize all of same through exceptions or rebates;
• and more...