In this chapter, they examine the evolution of REITs in Canada, highlighting their unique structure as trusts rather than corporations and their competitive advantage as tax-efficient flow-through investment vehicles. The column provides a strategic overview of the powers of trustees, the legal certainty of limited liability for investors, and growth projections toward niche sectors such as data centers and institutional healthcare, solidifying REITs as a mature and vibrant asset class in the Canadian capital markets.
Bill Gorman, Brenda Gosselin, and Stephen Pincus have co-authored The Canadian REIT Structure in the 11th edition of The Legal Industry Reviews Canada.In this chapter, they examine the evolution of…
Bill Gorman, Brenda Gosselin, and Stephen Pincus have co-authored The Canadian REIT Structure in the 10th edition of The Legal Industry Reviews Canada.In this chapter, they examine the evolution of…
Bill Gorman, Brenda Gosselin, and Stephen Pincus have co-authored The Canadian REIT Structure in the eighth edition of The Legal Industry Reviews Canada.To view the…
Stephen Pincus, Brenda Gosselin, and Bill Gorman have co-authored The Canadian REIT Structure in the seventh edition of The Legal Industry Reviews Canada.To view the…
Stephen Pincus, Brenda Gosselin, and Bill Gorman have co-authored The Canadian REIT Structure in the sixth edition of The Legal Industry Reviews Canada.To view the…
Stephen Pincus, Brenda Gosselin, and Bill Gorman have co-authored The Canadian REIT Structure in the fifth edition of The Legal Industry Reviews Canada.To view the…
Goodmans LLP provided legal representation to American Tower Corporation in connection with the sale of its Canadian telecommunications tower business, comprised of 255 wireless communication sites…
Goodmans LLP acted for Vital Infrastructure Property Trust in connection with its private placement offering of C$300 million aggregate principal amount of 4.865% Series C senior unsecured debentures…
Goodmans LLP acted for Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (the “REIT”) in connection with its going-private transaction with Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership…
Goodmans LLP acted for a consortium that included CLV Group Inc. in connection with the acquisition of InterRent REIT, whereby pursuant to a plan of arrangement a newly formed entity named Carriage…
Goodmans LLP advised Welltower Inc. in connection with its acquisition of a portfolio of senior housing communities from Amica Senior Lifestyles and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan for aggregate…
Goodmans LLP served as issuer’s counsel to RioCan REIT, which over the past two years has completed C$1.95 billion in senior unsecured debenture offerings…
Goodmans is proud to congratulate Emily Hamovitch who has been honoured as a Lexpert® Rising Star: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under for 2026.Emily is a partner in a business law group at Goodmans. Her…
We are proud to announce Goodmans has received top-tier recognition from Chambers in the Chambers Canada 2027 Guide. Recognition from Chambers is based on independent research and direct client…
We are delighted to announce Goodmans LLP continues to receive top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Canada 2026 Guide.Recognition from Chambers and Partners is based on…
