Miller Thomson has recently bolstered its real estate practice with the arrival of Daniel Mahler from Aird & Berlis LLP in early 2025. The firm specializes in leasing transactions and advises on matters across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec.

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP centres its real estate practice on commercial transactions across all asset classes for both Canadian and international clients. It has expertise across industrial and warehouse, retail, office, retirement homes, multi-family residential properties and mixed-use properties. The team has been active handling complex acquisitions, dispositions, financings and joint ventures in Canada over the last year. The practice is spearheaded by John Hutmacher who sits in Toronto. Hutmacher is an expert in real estate transactions, focusing on acquisitions and dispositions. The firm has a large bench of real estate specialist, in Calgary, Garth Anderson handles Western Canadian real estate transactions, while newly promoted partner Jean-Simon Lamarre resides in Montreal and is the go-to for real estate issues. Daniel Kofman and Silvana D’Alimonte both form a part of the Toronto team and are noted for their work on real estate financings, acquisitions and dispositions. Real estate specialist Rachel Lehman was recently made a partner and is a primary member of the Toronto team. Thomas von Hahn retired from private practice.

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP is a premier real estate firm handling projects across Canada and the US. The team excels in handling an array of transactions in the sector, from joint ventures and strategic partnerships to acquisitions and cross-border sales and financings. Outside of its transactional prowess, the team also aids clients with carrying out sustainable and eco-friendly developments, incorporating environmentally friendly features to projects and ensuring that sustainability is kept in mind when reviewing projects. The team has also been active in mixed-use projects and urban developments across the country. In Toronto, Gabriella Lombardi leads on commercial real estate transactions spanning Canada and the US, Gregory Southam focuses on infrastructure projects and Steven Martin focuses on urban developments and other large real estate development projects. Anthony Arquin is a real estate heavyweight, leading on projects in Montréal such as mixed-use complexes and commercial co-ownerships. The four aforementioned lawyers all co-lead the practice. Real estate expert David Reiner sits in the Toronto office and is noted for his work on acquisitions, while Montréal-based Sylvie Samson handles financings and development projects. Lastly, Toronto-based associate Katrina Brazzell works on real estate purchases, sales and financings across North America. Gregory Howard recently retired from private practice at the end of 2024.

McCarthy Tétrault‘s real estate practice spans all of Canada with experts in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. The firm continues to be the go-to firm for commercial real estate matters, handling development, financing, leasing, property management and joint ventures for its clients. Toronto-based real estate specialist John Currie leads the national real estate practice, he is known for his excellence in commercial real estate, including large and mid-scale secured financings, securitizations, contractual issues and development agreements. Craig Shirreff heads up the team in Vancouver, he advises developers, power and timber companies and educational institutions. He is also noted for his experience handling resort and master planned community developments. Annie Gagnon-Larocque is the name to note in Quebec, leading the team there and assisting clients with real estate acquisitions, financings, commercial leasing and property development. In Toronto, Danny Grandilli specializes in pension fund real estate issues, Jamie Orzech is well-versed in high-profile real estate transactions and Sarit Pandya focuses on real estate financings and other corporate issues. Newly promoted partner Madeleine Hawkins is a part of the Vancouver team and is noted for her work on land use and regulatory matters. Former Alberta team head Mark Christensen departed in November 2025.

Stikeman Elliott LLP continues to show its prowess in real estate transactions, advising developers and investors on the Canadian real estate market. The firm’s national real estate group is led out of multiple locations over Canada with Mario Paura heading up the Toronto team, Miguel Manzano chairing the Montréal practice, Greg Plater leading in Vancouver and Michael Dyck spearheading the group in Calgary. Paura excels in complex real estate transactions including financing and development of asset classes, Dyck acts for purchasers and vendors on acquisitions and dispositions and Manzano, who joined following his departure from Norton Rose Fulbright, handles a mix of public and private clients in transactions and infrastructure projects. Plater is well-versed in advising a wide array of clients from real estate companies and developers to pension funds and municipalities on transactions. Eric Carmona is part of the Toronto team and is a commercial real estate specialist who is well-versed in the purchase, sale and financing of commercial offices, retail shopping centres, residential buildings and hotels. Recently joining the team in Toronto following her departure from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, Stella Di Cresce  is noted for her working on portfolio acquisitions for REITs. The Toronto team also increase its strength with the addition of real estate specialist Eric Choi from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and the Montréal team also gained Nadia Guizani from Norton Rose Fulbright.

Bennett Jones LLP fields a national real estate practice that aids clients across Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec with commercial real estate transactions and cross-border issues. The firm also has expertise in handling fund, finance and REIT transactions as well as portfolio deals and co-ownership mandates. The team mainly advises lenders, domestic and foreign investors from real estate, energy, agribusiness, infrastructure and mining sectors. In the Ontario team, practice head Jane Helmstadter leverages her 30 years of experience in real estate matters to advise on land transfer tax, leasing and joint ventures. Also in Toronto, John van Gent is the go-to for borrowers, representing banks and private non-bank lenders in financing transactions, Paul Mantini is known for his expertise in real estate and infrastructure law and Simon Crawford is a real estate transactional expert. Alixe Cameron leads the Alberta group, she is an expert in complex transactions and advises a number of national retail clients and their affiliate companies. British Columbia team lead Mark Lewis centres his practice on commercial real estate purchase and sale transactions as well as equity investment structuring. Larry Sandrin is a part of the Vancouver team and is noted for his work on multiparty infrastructure projects.

Goodmans LLP's real estate practice is based in Toronto and focuses on complex real estate transactions. The team leverages its expertise across real estate, construction, financing, leasing, REITs, tax and insolvency to fully assist clients on all aspects on transactions. The group excels in advising clients on financing and refinancing of real estate assets including mortgage transactions, bond financings, project financings and other issues. The firm also has a separate municipal and land development practice which has been key to advising on developing landmarks in Toronto. The team is jointly led by Ira Barkin and Tyler D’Angelo, Barkin is the go-to for real estate joint ventures, mixed-use land development and other real estate transactions, while D’Angelo leads on both domestic and cross-border transactions including financings and purchases and sales. Ken Herlin is noted for his work on commercial real estate leasing and is well-versed in a number of real estate assets including office, retail and industrial. Bram Green advises REITs, foreign investors, pension funds and pension fund advisors on acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures and mixed-use developments. Lastly, Andrew Wiseman focuses on construction contract financings, leasing, student housing and property development law.

Torys' real estate group advises owners, investors, developers and lenders on real estate projects in Toronto and across Canada. The team is particularly well-versed in aiding real estate investors, managing their real estate portfolio work and transactions. Real estate projects involving issues such as joint venture ownership structures, construction and financing of multi-use developments and energy projects are all key focus areas of the practice. It has experience handling transactions involving mixed-use office, commercial, retail and residential complexes, logistics, transportation facilities, data centres as well as other real estate asset classes. Graham Rawlinson is part of the Toronto-based team and specializes in real estate transactions for public and private companies. Sabrina Gherbaz co-leads the team and acts for real estate owners, developers and financial institutions on transit-oriented and mixed-use developments and public-private partnerships. Co-head Andy Gibbons utilizes his expertise in energy and infrastructure to advise on real estate projects and transactions.

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP aids Canadian clients, governmental entitles and multinational corporations on real estate and infrastructure projects. The commercial real estate practice is equipped to advise on numerous sectors and asset classes such as energy and resources, healthcare, education and more. The firm fields both a real estate and municipal law team to advise on domestic urban development projects in Toronto, Montréal and Vancouver. The team is also well-versed in assisting renewable energy developers with land acquisition and development processes. Aaron Bowler leads the practice from Calgary and is an expert in rail real estate and regulatory issues, advising on rail regulations, land rights and transportation infrastructure. David Longcroft retired in December 2024. Former McCarthy Tétrault Alberta team head Mark Christensen joined in November 2025.

Dentons fields a sizeable real estate team which handles a range of issues across Canada. The team assists clients with acquisitions and dispositions, data centers, condominium development and sales as well as financings. The firm also leverages its global reach to advise international and multinational clients on real estate transactions in Canada. The team has broad expertise across matters, advising on commercial and multi-residential real estate transactions, commercial leasing, land development and managing real estate portfolios. The Calgary team is led by Clark Kassian, while Katarzyna Sliwa leads the Toronto practice. Kassian advises both national and multinational clients on real estate transactions and land development matters, while Sliwa handles real estate and zoning issues. On the Calgary team, Jeff Coape-Arnold is key to acquisitions and divestitures, commercial leasing agreements and other transactions.

Fasken aids clients all over Canada with dedicated real estate groups in Montréal, Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary. The firm’s national teams often collaborates with each other on complex real estate deals and transactions. The firm’s clientele consists of real estate companies, investors and advisors looking to develop, acquire and investment in large developments and real estate projects. Andrea Centa leads the Toronto team and advises clients on real estate mandates across Canada involving acquisitions, dispositions and financing of commercial real estate. She is supported by transactional real estate specialist Allyson Roy. The Vancouver team is chaired by Carmine Boskovich, who advises on infrastructure and real estate projects as well as M&A transactions, while Mariella Lo Papa spearheads the Montréal practice and is an expert in retail properties. Over in Calgary, Paul Logan leads the team and is noted for his work on purchase and sales transactions.

Norton Rose Fulbright‘s real estate group is comprised of four teams based in Quebec, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver. The Quebec team is led by Jean-Nicolas Prévost and they are experts in real estate transactions involving Montréal and Quebec, focusing on large scale development projects. The team in Ottawa are well-versed in a range of transactional issues such as lending and lease financing, acquisitions and dispositions and are led by real estate expert Oliver Moore. Michael Bolitho is the head of the Calgary practice which also handles a slew of transactions and is equipped to advise clients on energy and renewable power projects. Lastly, Janet Derbawka is a leasing specialist who leads the Vancouver team which advises clients on infrastructure projects and landmark developments.

Aird & Berlis LLP's real estate group is based in Toronto and acts on behalf of both public and private entities in transactions and financings. The firm focuses on acquisitions for all asset classes, assisting major lenders and borrowers with financings and handling dispositions of real estate assets through a broker or auction. The team also works with its municipal and land use planning group to assist on rural land and urban redevelopment projects. The team is led by Monty Warsh and Ethan Eisen. Eisan is the go-to for acquisitions and disposition of properties in Ontario. Nili Goldman is noted for her work on real estate transactions. Daniel Mahler left the team in February 2025.

Cassels centres its real estate and development practice on aiding clients with real estate transactions and issues across Ontario. The Toronto-based team is noted for its work on financings, representing both financial institutions and borrowers, as well as assisting with acquisitions and dispositions. Developers and real estate investors seek the team out for advice on approval, construction and sale of projects. Practice head Jonathan Freeman is a commercial real estate law specialist who has experience handling real estate lending transactions and financings.

DLA Piper (Canada) LLP leverages its international capabilities, advising both domestic and overseas clients such as public and private real estate investors with real estate transactions, disputes and projects. The team is well-versed in commercial real estate assets such as office, industrial, retail and multi-family developments as well as recreational and resort development. It is also noted for its work on PPP projects in Canada. Catherine Gibson leads the team in Vancouver and advises on acquisitions, financings, sales and leasing. Daniel Shapira spearheads the Toronto practice and advises on commercial real estate issues as well as on real estate capital market mandates.

Gowling WLG's real estate practice advises multinational developers, national retailers, pension funds, First Nation groups, REITs and health care, financial and educational institutions on real estate, construction and environmental law. The real estate group has a team of real estate finance specialists who assist with acquisitions and dispositions, leasing and transactional matters. The team is led by Mark Giavedoni from Hamilton, he mainly focuses on advising municipalities, universities, school boards and utilities on commercial leases, financings, condominium structures and developments. Susan Rosen sits in Toronto and handles real estate transactions, while Murray Braaten resides in Vancouver and acts for developers and lending institutions.

KRB Lawyers is a Montréal-focused real estate practice which is well-versed in representing a range of clients from private developers to REITs, banks, investors and pension funds. The practice is jointly led by Diana Lyrintzis and Evelyne Chamard. Lyrintzis excels in handling real estate transactions, aiding clients with acquisitions, financings, leasing and development of real estate assets. Chamard is also a real estate finance specialist who centres her practice on contract negotiation, due diligence and secured lending. Chris Karambatsos is a primary team member and founding partner of the firm who is well-versed in real estate M&A.

Lawson Lundell LLP is a go-to firm in British Columbia for a wide range of real estate transactions and mandates. The firm advises on acquisitions and divestments, leasing, developments, financings, municipal law and tax issues related to real estate property transfers and foreign buyer’s tax. The firm also has an Asia Pacific group which is proficient in Mandarin and Cantonese, allowing it to advise Chinese investors on the Vancouver real estate market. Jack Yong is the name to note for Chinese investors, assisting them with acquiring and investing into commercial real estate properties. Heading up the practice, Peter Tolensky leads the Vancouver team and aids pension funds, utility, mining and pipeline companies on real estate and corporate structuring issues.