REAL ESTATE

WE HELP YOU TRANSACT AND MANAGE PROPERTY. Our role as counsel is to ensure your real estate deals progress and close smoothly. That’s where our decades of experience on Bay Street working with institutional clients provides tremendous value. We bring such expertise to bear and help clients in the lower mid-market with:

  • buying, selling and financing your real estate assets

  • structuring partnerships and investment vehicles

  • resolving title issues

  • drafting development agreements

  • negotiating leases

WILLS & ESTATES

WE PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND LEGACY.  Every family has its own nuances.  Having a clear and well-considered estate plan for those you care about the most can be the most important gift you leave behind.  With compassionate listening, we demystify estate planning and help you and your estate executors with:

  • drafting your powers of attorney and will

  • advising you on estate planning

  • establishing family trusts

  • farm family or business succession planning

  • guiding your family through the probate process

CORPORATE

WE HELP YOUR BUSINESS THRIVE.  Getting “there” is simpler if your vision is supported by strong execution with the right advisors.  Our team has both the breadth and depth of expertise needed to execute a wide range of complex matters, including:

  • choosing the right legal structure and governance framework

  • drafting commercial agreements

  • mergers & acquisitions and financing your business needs

  • legal execution on your tax planning

  • selling your business to other operators or private equity sponsors