Dentons Canada deepens real estate bench with addition of partner Michael Kershaw

Dentons, Canada's Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Michael Kershaw as a partner in its national Real Estate group - further cementing the Firm's position as a leader in real estate law. Michael's arrival is the latest in a series of strategic investments in one of the Firm's most dynamic practice groups, as demand for sophisticated counsel in the real estate sector continues to grow across the country.

Prior to joining Dentons, Michael was a partner at a leading national law firm. His private practice experience combined with in-house corporate and public sector experience-having served as assistant general counsel of a private Real Estate Investment Trust and associate city solicitor for a large Ontario municipality-gives him a uniquely well-rounded perspective.

"What sets Michael apart is that he doesn't just understand real estate transactions-he understands the institutions, organizations and municipalities that shape them," said Clark Kassian, National Leader of the Real Estate group. "That perspective aligns directly with what our clients are navigating and strengthens our ability to support them."

Michael's practice spans the full spectrum of real estate transactions, with particular strength in complex financing structures, project and construction financings, commercial mortgage lending and property development. Michael has experience on transactions across a broad range of real estate asset classes including multifamily housing, condo construction, industrial and residential subdivisions, self-storage, hospitality properties, office and commercial properties. Michael provides practical and timely advice yielding exceptionally efficient results for his clients.

"We are always looking to add talent that elevates our team and sharpens our client offering, and Michael does both," added Blair McCreadie, Toronto Managing Partner. "Michael brings additional real estate financing and transactional expertise to what is already a very strong Real Estate group in Toronto, and I'm looking forward to seeing what we accomplish together, as a Firm, for our clients."

This addition, together with Kamil Umar's recent arrival as a partner in the Calgary Real Estate group, enhances our national Real Estate practice and our ability to support both the financing and development of complex real estate assets.

Dentons Canada's Real Estate group is recognized for its ability to advise on all aspects of real estate transactions, development and financing. Our team provides strategic counsel to developers, investors, owners, landlords, tenants and lenders on acquisitions and dispositions, condominium development and sales, commercial leasing, municipal and property development, financing and restructuring, joint ventures and partnerships, and complex land assemblies across Canada and internationally.

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