Overview

“Impressive experience representing institutional investors and public utilities in a range of transactional matters.”

Gabriella uses her understanding of the complexities of commercial real estate transactions to provide results-oriented solutions for clients, who rely on her clear and practical advice. They appreciate her “exceptional” service, along with her “focus and strength of character.” (Chambers Canada)

Clients – including pension funds, private equity and public companies – turn to Gabriella for thorough and methodical advice. They regularly consult her on a broad range of major commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, developments, joint ventures, financings and commercial leasing. Gabriella advises clients in diverse industries, including in the hospitality sector where she advises primarily on hotel properties and renewable energy projects such as development and financing.

Gabriella has a keen interest in emerging issues in commercial real estate and writes on topics related to new developments in the sector.

Acted for Fortis Inc. and Fortis Properties Corporation (FPC) in connection with the sale by FPC of its commercial real estate portfolio to Slate Office REIT for $430 million. The portfolio comprises of 2.8 million square feet of leasable space located in Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and includes the Delta Brunswick hotel in Saint John.

Acted for affiliates of Resolute Forest Products Inc. in their sale of the international bridge linking Fort Frances, Ontario and International Falls, Minnesota to Aazhogan Limited Partnership, a joint venture between Rainy River First Nations and the BMI Group.

Acted for Mountaingate Capital Management II, L.P. in its strategic investment in Bond Brand Loyalty Group, a leading marketing, customer experience and loyalty software management group.

Acted for Mondi plc, a global leader in the production of sustainable packaging and paper, in its acquisition of the Hinton Pulp mill from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (West Fraser) and its long-term partnership with West Fraser to access local, high-quality fibre from well-established wood basket, as well as with Mondi plc’s plans to invest €400 million in the expansion of Hinton.

Practice Areas

• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Real Estate

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1995 (ON)