Commercial Real Estate Law
BOYNECLARKE's Commercial Real Estate Law Team provides a full range of services involving the purchase, sale, and financing of commercial properties, leasing, real property development, contracts, construction financing, land use, and zoning matters.
We work with the Corporate & Commercial Team in matters involving Acquisitions, Financing, and Taxation. We utilize the BOYNECLARKE “family approach” which integrates specialized knowledge from other practice areas within the firm to provide comprehensive in-house counsel to our clients. We take great pride in our personal relationships with our clients, and our hands-on approach to the practice of law.
We are experienced in dealing with provincial and municipal government officials regarding regulatory, permitting, and approval processes. Our knowledge of the system enables us to minimize delays, maximize efficiencies, and navigate the client through the process.
The Commercial Real Estate Team provides the following services:
Purchase, Sale and Financing of Commercial Properties
- Advise/provide legal services regarding multi-unit properties, warehouses, plants, strip malls, shopping centres, and sporting facilities
- Act on behalf of both owners and lenders, both at the time of acquisition and during ownership Instruct and prepare letters of offer (for lenders)
- Counsel regarding borrowing and the placement of security (for borrowers)
Leasing
- Act on behalf of both landlords and tenants, from small to large multi-tenant facilities Draft and negotiate leases
Property Development
- Advise regarding the acquisition of lands
- Advise regarding the registration of a project as a condominium
- Obtain approvals and permits
- Represent at public hearings
- Appeal to planning authorities
- Prepare environmental reviews and audits
- Draft and prepare contracts, performance issues, and mechanics’ liens
- Prepare tendering documents
- Award and enforce contracts
- Provide litigation support
Construction Law
- Advise regarding construction financing
- Advise regarding take-out financing
- Obtain approvals for zoning, building permits, environmental clearances, and other land use matters