Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Real Estate Law

Sylvia Adriano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Sylvia, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sylvia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Thompson is a highly distinguished leasing lawyer. Since 1989, his practice has focused on commercial leasing and development law, negotiating large and complex retail, commercial, mixed-use, ground and industrial leasing transactions across Canada, for some of the most significant clients in the field. David regularly acts for landlords, tenants, lenders and property managers. As a partner at WeirFoulds, he has acted for some of Canada’s most well-known national chains in food se...

Faruk Gafic is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Leasing Law and Real Estate Law. Faruk, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Faruk is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Price guides construction clients through the many legal issues particular to the industry, providing legal advice and representation on a wide variety of construction matters, including complex multi-party proceedings. He specializes in the review and drafting of construction related contracts from small residential to larger developments and multimillion-dollar factories. Keeping abreast of legal developments, he ensures his clients’ construction contracts are in line with the c...

Frank Torchia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Frank, who practices law in Vaughan, Ontario, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frank is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rosa Lupo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Rosa, who practices law in Kitchener, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rosa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Douglas Kelly is a real estate and development lawyer in Ottawa. As a member of our Municipal, Land Development & Expropriation , Doug has worked both for private and public sector corporations including the former City of Ottawa and Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. He has also represented many municipalities in Eastern Ontario and the new City of Ottawa. He has represented numerous major builders and developers in Ottawa and throughout Ontario. In the area of expropriation law, ...

Andrea White is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Andrea, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrea is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matt works throughout Ontario in expropriation law and related claims litigation. He has been involved in all aspects of infrastructure projects, including hydro corridors, regional road widening, transit, major municipal capital works, and most highway projects in the province, such as Highways 7, 11, 26, 400, 401, 404, 407 East, 410, 427 and the QEW. Matt has extensive experience acting for parties before various levels of the courts and administrative tribunals such as the Ontario Municipa...

Dennis Tobin knows what it takes to run a business and get deals done. His unique practice combines Corporate/Commercial law and Commercial and Retail Leasing. Clients can rely on Dennis to support every aspect of their leasing strategy. He works effectively with their leasing and business development teams. He has a long history of representing tenants and landlords and his leasing experience extends to all major retail centres in Canada. Many local and international retailers have chosen De...

When it comes to real estate financing transactions, Kym Stasiuk knows how to get deals done. His clients appreciate his ability to work quickly, identify and explain legal issues, and offer practical guidance throughout the transaction. Acting for lenders — both private and institutional — and developers, Kym has extensive experience in preparing and negotiating loan and security documentation for a variety of real estate financing transactions including acquisitions, development...

Syll Kushner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Syll, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Syll is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jamie was called to the Ontario Bar in 2005 and joined Daoust Vukovich LLP as an associate in January 2006. Jamie became a partner of Daoust Vukovich LLP in January 2013. Jamie's versatile real estate practice includes acting for commercial retail, office and industrial landlords and tenants in a variety of leasing and financing matters and facilitating purchases, sales and the financing of commercial property. Jamie's skill set also includes handling the acquisition or sale of businesses, do...

Sybil Johnson-Abbott is an Ottawa real estate lawyer and a member of our Real Estate & Development and Commercial Leasing law groups. Sybil brings to the firm extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, conveyancing and financing matters. She routinely acts on purchases and sales transactions for commercial, residential, condominium and rural properties. She also advises on municipal related real estate, including land development, subdivision and site plan agreements, an...

Zev practices in the area of real estate and corporate commercial law and is also a member of the firm’s Compensation Committee. Zev acts for owners, developers, lenders, landlords, property and asset managers and tenants of all types of multi-residential, office, retirement home and retail properties in regards to negotiating acquisitions and sales, sophisticated commercial leases and related agreements as well as the structuring of such transactions. He also acts on behalf of Tier 1 l...

Susan Rosen is a partner in the Real Estate and Financial Services groups at Gowling WLG and on the executive of Gowling’s Leasing and Real Estate National Practice groups. Susan brings her specialized understanding of leasing to a broad range of real estate, financial services and environmental law related areas, with an emphasis on commercial and retail leasing, secured financings, condominium law, commercial purchase and sale transactions, and environmental law. In her practice, she ...