Commercial Real Estate
Members of our group are particularly strong in the negotiation, drafting and interpretation of leases. We act for a number of principal commercial landlords in the negotiation and finalization of standard form lease and agreements for use in office, retail and industrial commercial complexes.Our lawyers represent and advise vendors, purchasers, developers, lenders, pension funds, asset managers, landlords, tenants, contractors, investors, syndicates, real estate investment trusts and RRSP eligible mortgage funds.
We have significant experience appearing on behalf of clients before various development and planning boards on such issues as development permits, land use, and subdivision approvals.
Macleod Dixon is a full-service law firm. When necessary, lawyers in our real estate group draw upon the skills of lawyers in our other practice groups with expertise in related areas such as tax, banking, environmental, municipal, insolvency and litigation.
Specific areas in which we assist clients include the negotiation and preparation of:
- Letters of intent
- Purchase and sale agreements
- Construction contracts
- Loan agreements
- Mortgages
- Trust deed and debenture financings
- Subdivision and development agreements
- Property and asset management agreements
- Co-ownership agreements
- Leases and related agreements