Paul is a partner in the Real Estate Group at Cassels Brock. He has extensive experience in acting for banks and other lenders in commercial mortgage transactions as well as mortgage recovery and resolution. His practice also includes other aspects of sophisticated commercial real estate matters including acquisitions, dispositions and leasing. In addition to transactional work, Paul has drafted financing documents utilized by lenders in the ordinary course of their business. He also provides advice to clients on regulatory and compliance matters and on the structuring of financing transactions. A few of Paul's recent transactions include: · A $190 million financing for the construction of a hotel · A $180 million financing for the acquisition of a portfolio of office buildings · A $150 million financing of a high-rise condominium project · A $79 million financing of acquisition of a portfolio of industrial buildings · A $50 million financing of a portfolio of multi-family residential buildings · Lease negotiations on behalf of a large retailer with respect to several different business chains across Canada · Lease negotiations on behalf of Canada's premiere University · Lease negotiations on behalf of numerous Canadian franchisors within the food and beverage industry When not practising law, Paul is busy with his two active children. He also enjoys playing hockey and tennis. Achievements · Ranked as a leading lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell Associations · Canadian Bar Association (Real Property Section) · Ontario Bar Association Representative Work First Leaside Group of Companies Completes Purchase of Seniors Housing Facilities in Ottawa and British Columbia Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec Provides Term Financing for 10 Dundas Street East, Toronto, Ontario |