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Choice Properties REIT in its $9.4-billion joint acquisition of First Capital REIT in partnership with KingSett Capital

Osler advised Choice Properties REIT in connection with its acquisition, together with KingSett Capital, of First Capital REIT in a transaction valued at approximately $9.4 billion, including the assumption of debt. Under the terms of the arrangement, Choice Properties will acquire approximately...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: April 16, 2026 Value: $9.4 billion

BGO in its acquisition of Oceanic Plaza

On January 26, 2026, BGO announced that it acquired Oceanic Plaza, a 26-storey Class A tower situated in Vancouver. BGO Properties, BGO’s in-house property management, operations and leasing platform, will deliver comprehensive property management services driven on strengthening long-term...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: January 26, 2026 Value: --

Live Nation Canada in its development of the new Rogers Stadium

On September 26, 2024, Live Nation announced its agreement to construct and operate Toronto’s largest purpose-built outdoor concert venue. The open-air facility, which will host up to 50,000 attendees when it opens next June, will be named Rogers Stadium.  Live Nation is the world’s...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: September 26, 2024 Value: --

First Quality Enterprises in its acquisition of Domtar’s Pulp and Paper Mill in Dryden, Ontario

On July 31, 2023, First Quality Enterprises completed its previously announced acquisition of Domtar Corporation’s pulp mill located in Dryden, Ontario, Canada. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised First Quality Enterprises with a team led by Manny Pressman and  Brian Gray and including...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: July 31, 2023 Value: -

MOSCOT in the opening of its first Canadian location

On January 4, 2022, MOSCOT announced in its entry into the Canadian market by opening its first standalone store location in Toronto. Moscot, a New York City-based optical frame and sunglasses brand with standalone stores in Rome, Milan, Paris, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Yokohama and Seoul, has...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 4, 2022 Value: -

Longo’s in its acquisition by Empire Company Limited

On March 16, 2021, the shareholders of Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. (Longo's) entered into an agreement for the sale of 51% of Longo’s to Empire Company, with an option to put the remaining interest in Longo’s to Empire in tranches beginning after the fifth anniversary...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 10, 2021 Value: $357 million