acquisitions/dispositions and portfolio transactions
Our Commercial Real Estate Group has extensive experience negotiating, documenting and closing substantial real estate portfolio transactions whether involving properties in the Ontario, Québec or multiple jurisdictions. Our clear understanding of the dynamics of these transactions and our organizational expertise ensure a seamless, successful conclusion to multi-faceted transactions. In recent years, we have completed many of the most significant Canadian commercial real estate portfolio transactions.
We have expertise in all matters relating to the buying and selling of all asset classes of real property. We act for a wide range of Canadian, US and international clients and deal with all types of properties, including some of the largest and most complex projects in Canada. Our expertise in more commonly-encountered projects, such as office buildings, shopping centres, industrial properties, residential subdivisions, condominium developments and large property portfolios, allows us to deliver comprehensive, efficient and cost effective service.

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 | | Represented Royal Bank of Canada in its 1995 bulk sale to Whitehall of more than 400 real estate loans and recovered properties located in all of the Provinces and 8 US states
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 | | Represented Oxford Properties and GE Capital in the 1997 purchase of 45 office building properties comprising the Prudential Portfolio for a purchase price exceeding $400,000,000
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 | | Represented Royal Bank of Canada in its 1999 sale of 33 office buildings (including Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto) in 8 Provinces for a purchase price exceeding $820,000,000
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Partners:
Paul J. Avis
Luigi (Lou) Macchione
Andrea L. Onn
George K.S. Payne
David N. Ross
David E. Slan
Associates:
Sivan Nisimov
Eric Tilley
Law Clerks:
Lilian Semira
Mary E. Wilson



George K.S. Payne 416.865.7053

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