Lawyer Profile

Daniel Kofman

Toronto, Ontario

Daniel Kofman

Overview

Daniel's practice encompasses all aspects of commercial real estate, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development and financing. He is regularly consulted by both Canadian and international real estate investors and represents several banks/financial institutions and borrowers on real estate financing transactions.

Daniel also acts for clients in the renewable energy and hospitality industries and has experience with developing, buying, selling and financing renewable energy projects (including solar and wind farms) and hotels.

He has particular expertise advising his clients on real estate issues relating to bankruptcies, insolvencies and mortgage enforcement remedies.

Desjardins Funds in their C$134.6-million acquisition of a 17-storey, Class 'A' office building located at 70 York Street in Toronto

Acting for a major Canadian pension fund manager on its acquisition of the Downsview Airport property in Toronto, totalling approximately 370 acres, from Bombardier Inc.

Renewable Energy Trust, as Canadian counsel, in connection with the sale of its North American solar portfolio to Axium Infrastructure consisting of 84 MW comprised of eight solar generating projects (three in Ontario, two in California and three in Georgia)

Oxford Properties Group in relation to the sale of a 50% interest in a 4.2 million square foot portfolio of high-quality office properties in downtown Toronto and Calgary to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for C$1.175-billion

Various banks, financial institutions and borrowers on mortgage financing transactions

Practice Areas

  • Banking/Finance
  • Gaming Law
  • Bankruptcy & Insolvency
  • Real Estate
  • Commercial Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2005 (ON)