Embarking on any real estate project requires careful consideration of numerous elements, often crossing several areas of law and several provincial jurisdictions. Regardless of their role—or the complexity of the project—real estate investors and owners rely on experienced legal counsel with a strong industry understanding and connections in the field, reinforced by national strength and resources.

Dentons Canada draws on the expertise of one of the largest national real estate teams in Canada, with specialized sub-groups in acquisitions and dispositions, condominium development and sales, financing, commercial leasing and municipal and property development to meet the individual needs of our clients. Whether structuring a complex land assembly deal for a large pension fund, working out environmental issues in a property sale or acquiring an extensive real estate portfolio across Canada, we provide strategic advice that focuses on the future of our clients’ businesses.

Dentons’ public-private sector clients are involved in all areas of real estate and include real estate companies and developers; entrepreneurs; owners and tenants of commercial retail, office and industrial buildings, shopping centers, hotels and multi-residential condominium developments; and federal and provincial Crown corporations. We also represent purchasers, sellers and investors in real estate property, including financial institutions, pension funds, real estate investment trusts (REITs), foundations and offshore and US-based interests and investors.

Our group takes a results-oriented, strategic approach to negotiating, documenting and completing all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. Experienced in all types of commercial and multi-residential real estate transactions, expropriation, commercial leasing and land development, we can advise you on the appropriate structuring of co-ownerships, syndications, joint ventures, limited partnerships and structured financing. We represent both lenders and borrowers in restructuring, negotiating and completing a wide variety of credit transactions. We identify and advise on all areas of land ownership and operational issues as well as advising on the appropriate structuring of investments, both by Canadian residents and non-residents.

Recognition

Dentons recognized in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms – Canada

October 31, 2024

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to be recognized in the first edition of the Best Law Firms – Canada rankings, based on comprehensive data collected from client interviews and peer review surveys.

Dentons named “Law Firm of the Year” in Real Estate Law in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2023

August 25, 2022

On August 25, 2022, the 17th edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada named Dentons Canada the "Law Firm of the Year" in Real Estate Law, and recognized 175 of its lawyers a total of 337 times across numerous practice areas, including 11 “Lawyer of the Year” awards

Dentons achieves top rankings in this year’s Chambers Canada guide

September 19, 2019

Dentons is pleased to announce that the Firm was recognized 97 times in the Chambers Canada 2020 client guide, 25 of which achieved the highest ranking level possible (Bands 1 and 2).

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Insights

Conservation Authorities: Where are they now?

June 3, 2025

Over the last five years, Ontario implemented significant changes to the Conservation Authorities Act (the CAA), reshaping the roles and powers of Conservation Authorities. These amendments have been driven by the government’s objectives to streamline development approvals and promote housing construction.

Spring brings more changes: Ontario announces the 2025 budget, and Bills 2, 5 and 17 to cut red tape, speed up home construction and protect the economy

May 21, 2025

This spring, the Ontario government announced Bill 2, Protect Ontario Through Free Trade Within Canada Act, 2025, Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 and Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025. On May 15, 2025, Ontario’s Minister of Finance tabled Ontario’s 2025 budget.

Ontario announces the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 to cut red tape and speed up home construction

May 12, 2025

On May 12, 2025, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the MMAH) announced the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 (the Act). Minister Rob Flack, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, stated that the Act will “protect Ontario in the face of economic uncertainty by speeding up construction so we can lower housing costs and keep workers on the job.”

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Canada welcomes 11 lawyers to the partnership in 2025

January 30, 2025

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce the admission of 11 exceptional lawyers to the partnership, effective February 1, 2025.

Dentons recognized in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms – Canada

October 31, 2024

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to be recognized in the first edition of the Best Law Firms – Canada rankings, based on comprehensive data collected from client interviews and peer review surveys.

Chambers and Partners recognizes Dentons in the 2025 Canada Guide

September 25, 2024

Chambers and Partners has once again recognized Dentons in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2025. As Canada’s Global Law Firm, we capitalize on our expansive geographic reach and national strength to provide a tailored experience for our clients to help them grow, protect, operate and finance their business.

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