The experienced real estate team at Toronto-based Aird & Berlis LLP brings strength to advising public and private companies, government bodies, REITs, builders, domestic and multinational lenders, landlords and tenants involved in the purchase, sale and development of real property and leasing transactions. The practice also assists clients with the development, construction and management of office buildings, hotels, condominiums, residential rental projects, retirement homes and shopping centres. The team is headed by Monty Warsh, an expert in assisting landlords, tenants, lenders and property managers in the drafting, negotiating and concluding of lease documentation. Other key figures include Nili Goldman, a specialist in transactional and real estate financing; Kyle Genga, who draws on 25 years of experience in the structuring of REITs; Daniel Mahler, who advises on matters involving joint ventures, partnerships and pension funds; and Ethan Eisen, who provides expertise in real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
Testimonials
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‘The Aird & Berlis team represents some of the largest and most sophisticated real estate investors in Canada. Given who they represent, and how active those firms are, A&B is involved in some of the most important real estate transactions in Canada. Notwithstanding A&B's established roster of active clients, they make you feel like you are their top client, and offer exceptional service.’
‘The partners and associates treat clients, client counterparties and opposing counsel with tremendous respect. A&B operates with integrity.'
Key clients
- Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust
- Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade