Best Lawyers logo
  • Lawyers
  • Methodology
  • NEW! Ones to Watch
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In
  • Lawyers
    • Advanced Search
    • COVID-19 Assistance
    • Featured Ones to Watch
    • Lawyer of the Year
    • Highlighted Lawyers
    • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Methodology
    • Overview
    • Ones to Watch
    • Editorial Timelines
    • Practice Areas
    • Publicizing Guidelines
    • FAQ
  • Publications
    • Family Law
    • New York Area
    • Canada
    • South Florida
    • Southern California
    • Northern California
    • Tampa
    • Midwest
  • Legal Insights
    • Featured Articles
    • In the News
    • Advisory Board
    • Meet the Board
    • Press & Events
  • About
    • Global Presence
    • Company History
    • Leadership
  • Ones to Watch
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In Log In
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In

Lawyer Profile

Image of Robert Schwartz

Robert Schwartz

Gardiner Roberts LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2020
  • Recognized in:
    Real Estate Law
  • Law School:
    Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
  • Website:
    http://www.grllp.com
  • Location:
    Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower
    22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 3600
    Toronto, ON M5H 4E3

Robert has extensive experience in a broad spectrum of real estate-based transactions, with an emphasis on complex and challenging matters. He acts on commercial, industrial and multi-residential acquisitions and sales; all forms of financings, including mezzanine, construction and permanent mortgage lending and equity participation for borrowers and lenders; complex joint ventures; construction and lease-back transactions; condominium development; non-profit housing development; life lease transactions; and commercial leasing for landlords and tenants. He also has particular expertise in structuring transactions that involve the disposition and acquisition of partially developed commercial properties, in which the sellers continue to develop, operate and manage the properties. He has also been involved in many transactions that involve portfolios of properties across the country.

Representative Work

  • Acted for public company on the acquisition of a portfolio of 7 industrial properties in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec
  • Acted for public company on the acquisition of a portfolio of 4 industrial properties in Ontario
  • Acted for asset manager/pension funds on the acquisition and disposition of a major commercial/retail centre in Nova Scotia
  • Acted for a developer in the negotiation of the purchase of a major condominium assembled site in Toronto
  • Negotiated a property management agreement with a condominium corporation for a large branded condominium project in Toronto
  • Acted for a group of property owners in the negotiation and sale of their lands for re-development to a leading condominium developer in Toronto
  • Acted for asset manager on the negotiation, remediation and sale of lands to a major U.S. big box retailer
  • Acted for major international retailer in the negotiation of a flagship store lease in Toronto
  • Acted for public company on the acquisition of a portfolio of 8 industrial properties in Nova Scotia
  • Acted for asset manager/pension funds on the acquisition of a major commercial/retail centre in Nova Scotia
  • Acted for asset manager/pension funds on the acquisition of a large commercial/retail/office complex in New Westminster, B.C.Acted for asset manager/pension fund on the acquisition of a 1.4 million square foot industrial property in Ontario
  • Acted for asset manager/pension funds on the acquisition of a portfolio of 12 commercial retail properties in Alberta, Ontario and Nova Scotia
  • Acted for property owner in the negotiation of an option to lease/lease to a power plant in Ontario
  • Acted for property owner on the sale of a portfolio of 9 multi-residential buildings in Toronto
  • Acted for property owners on the sale of a portfolio of heritage office buildings in Toronto, including the “Flatiron Building”Acted for landowner in joint venture involving the largest residential condominium development on Etobicoke waterfront
  • Acted for asset manager/pension funds on disposition to a U.S. REIT and continuing development and lease-up of four major entertainment-based commercial/retail centres in Ontario
  • Acted for pension fund on disposition of portfolio of commercial/industrial/office properties across Canada
Continue Reading
  • Lawyer Bio
  • Client Comments
  • Firm Details
  • News & Media

Lawyer Bio

Robert has extensive experience in a broad spectrum of real estate-based transactions, with an emphasis on complex and challenging matters. He acts on commercial, industrial and multi-residential acquisitions and sales; all forms of financings, including mezzanine, construction and permanent mortgage lending and equity participation for borrowers and lenders; complex joint ventures; construction and lease-back transactions; condominium development; non-profit housing development; life lease transactions; and commercial leasing for landlords and tenants. He also has particular expertise in structuring transactions that involve the disposition and acquisition of partially developed commercial properties, in which the sellers continue to develop, operate and manage the properties. He has also been involved in many transactions that involve portfolios of properties across the country.

Representative Work

  • Acted for public company on the acquisition of a portfolio of 7 industrial properties in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec
  • Acted for public company on the acquisition of a portfolio of 4 industrial properties in Ontario
  • Acted for asset manager/pension funds on the acquisition and disposition of a major commercial/retail centre in Nova Scotia
  • Acted for a developer in the negotiation of the purchase of a major condominium assembled site in Toronto
  • Negotiated a property management agreement with a condominium corporation for a large branded condominium project in Toronto
  • Acted for a group of property owners in the negotiation and sale of their lands for re-development to a leading condominium developer in Toronto
  • Acted for asset manager on the negotiation, remediation and sale of lands to a major U.S. big box retailer
  • Acted for major international retailer in the negotiation of a flagship store lease in Toronto
  • Acted for public company on the acquisition of a portfolio of 8 industrial properties in Nova Scotia
  • Acted for asset manager/pension funds on the acquisition of a major commercial/retail centre in Nova Scotia
  • Acted for asset manager/pension funds on the acquisition of a large commercial/retail/office complex in New Westminster, B.C.Acted for asset manager/pension fund on the acquisition of a 1.4 million square foot industrial property in Ontario
  • Acted for asset manager/pension funds on the acquisition of a portfolio of 12 commercial retail properties in Alberta, Ontario and Nova Scotia
  • Acted for property owner in the negotiation of an option to lease/lease to a power plant in Ontario
  • Acted for property owner on the sale of a portfolio of 9 multi-residential buildings in Toronto
  • Acted for property owners on the sale of a portfolio of heritage office buildings in Toronto, including the “Flatiron Building”Acted for landowner in joint venture involving the largest residential condominium development on Etobicoke waterfront
  • Acted for asset manager/pension funds on disposition to a U.S. REIT and continuing development and lease-up of four major entertainment-based commercial/retail centres in Ontario
  • Acted for pension fund on disposition of portfolio of commercial/industrial/office properties across Canada
Read more on firm website
  • Education
  • Affiliations
  • Award List

Education:

  • Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, LLB, graduated 1982
  • McGill University, BSc, graduated 1978

Affiliations:

  • Canadian Bar Association - Member
  • Law Society of Ontario - Member
  • Ontario Bar Association - Member

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada for work in:

  • Real Estate Law
 

Lawyer Client Comments

Firm Details

Image for Gardiner Roberts LLP View Firm Profile
Gardiner Roberts LLP
http://www.grllp.com
 
Headquarters
Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower
22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 3600
Toronto, ON M5H 4E3
416-865-6600

News & Media

Featured Publications

Cover for our Canada  publication
 
Add Comment
In making your comments, please do not refer to a pending legal matter.
(*) Required Fields
There was an error during saving, please try again.
If you continue to get this message, please contact us at info@bestlawyers.com or 803.648.0300 for assistance.
Please complete the captcha then submit.
Your comment was saved successfully!
Thank you for your feedback.
  • Find a Lawyer
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Legal Insights
  • Contact Us
Lawyers 
  • Advanced Search
  • COVID-19 Assistance
  • Featured Ones to Watch
  • Lawyer of the Year
  • Highlighted Lawyers
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Find a Lawyer
Methodology
  • Overview
  • Ones to Watch
  • Editorial Timelines
  • Practice Areas
  • Publicizing Guidelines
  • FAQ
Publications
  • Business Editions
  • Regional Editions
  • Partnerships
  • Become a Contributor
Legal Insights
  • Featured Articles
  • In the News
  • Advisory Board
  • Meet the Board
  • Press & Events
  • Best Law Firms
  • Subscribe
About
  • Global Presence
  • Company History
  • Leadership
  • Founders
  • Press Releases
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
My Account
  • Log In
  • Store
  • Marketing Guidance
Best Lawyers Best Lawyers logo +1-803-648-0300
801 Broad Street, Suite 950 Augusta, GA 30901
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Lawyer Directory
  • Best Law Firms

© 2010-2021 Best Lawyers — All Rights Reserved.

BL Icon

LEGAL INSIGHTS

by Best Lawyers®



Get the latest insights on the news, trends, and people that shape the global legal field with our weekly email digest.

Please enter a valid email address.

You have already subscribed.





PRIVACY POLICY

Thank you for subscribing.