Sarah is a senior associate with the Real Estate department. Her practice encompasses all aspects of commercial property transactions, including the acquisition, disposition, financing, co-ownership, leasing and development of commercial properties.
She has experience across a wide range of asset classes, including office, industrial and multi-family buildings, senior housing (including land lease communities), vacant/development lands and mixed-use properties.
Sarah advises clients with portfolios across Canada and cross-border clients, including real estate investment trusts, pension funds, private equity funds and asset managers. She regularly acts on secured financings, including syndicated facilities, mortgage financing and construction loans, representing financial institutions, statutory not-for-profit organizations, international and private lenders, and a wide range of borrowers. Sarah also provides real estate advice on corporate transactions and reorganizations, and on insolvency and restructuring matters.
Areas of Expertise
Representative Work
- Drax Group plc
Drax Group plc in its acquisition of Pinnacle Renewable Energy
- Enterprise Holdings Inc.
Enterprise Holdings Inc. in its Canadian subsidiary's acquisition of Discount Car and Truck Rentals
- Meritz Securities Co., Ltd.
Meritz Securities Co., Ltd. in its $560 million financing of The One building
Drax Group plc in its acquisition of Pinnacle Renewable Energy
Enterprise Holdings Inc. in its Canadian subsidiary's acquisition of Discount Car and Truck Rentals
Meritz Securities Co., Ltd. in its $560 million financing of The One building
Awards and Recognition
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Best Lawyers: Recognized as “One to Watch” in Real Estate Law
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First Place Team, Walsh Negotiation Competition (2017)
Community Involvement
- Pro Bono Students Canada
Credentials
Education
- University of Toronto, J.D.
- Queen’s University, B.A. (Honours)
Languages
- English
Professional Affiliations
- Canadian Bar Association
- Ontario Bar Association
- Law Society of Ontario
