Andrea Centa

Andrea Centa is a seasoned real estate partner at Fasken, specializing in acquisitions and dispositions of commercial real estate, development projects, and financing. With over 20 years of experience, she has established a broad real estate practice, advising clients across various industries, including real estate developers, private institutional investors, and domestic and cross-border clients.

Andrea's transactional practice involves handling sophisticated transactions on behalf of clients, including real estate developers, private pension funds, and other investors. She provides innovative and practical advice, recognizing the complexities of the real estate market. Her expertise covers retail, industrial, office, and multi-residential properties, as well as land exchanges and joint ventures.

Andrea has been recognized as a leading individual in Real Estate by The Legal 500 Canada, Chambers Canada, and Best Lawyers Canada. She is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, Ontario Bar Association, and NAIOP, and has served on the Moore Park Residents Association.

Andrea's publications include "Notice of Leasehold Interests: The Effect of Registration on Priority" and "Ontario Introduces 15% Non-resident Speculation Tax and Other Proposed Measures Under the 'Fair Housing Plan'". She has also spoken at events such as the Women in Law Conference Series, sharing insights on strategies for succeeding in a male-dominated workplace.

Andrea received her LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in 1997 and her BA with distinction from York University in 1994.

Related Solutions:

Industries

Real Estate

Acquisitions & Dispositions

Development, Land Use Planning, and Property Tax

Hospitality & Leisure

Investment Properties & Joint Ventures

Mixed-Use, Multi-Residential & Condominium Projects

Real Estate Financing

Achievements:

2023-2024 The Legal 500 Canada - Recognized as a Leading Individual in Real Estate

2020-2024 Chambers Canada - Recognized in Real Estate in Ontario

2016-2024 Best Lawyers Canada - Recognized in Real Estate Law in Toronto

Client Work:

Deal - March 2022: Advised Canada Lands Company CLC Limited on the disposition of lands located in Wateridge Village to Mattamy (Rockcliffe II) Inc.

Deal - July 2021: Advised Carttera Private Equities Inc. on the sale of 2300 North Park Drive, Brampton, Ontario and 1652 and 1672 Tricont Avenue, Whitby, Ontario.

Deal - May 2021: Advised Carttera Private Equities Inc. on the sale of Oakwoods Centre, 1899-1923 Ironoak Way, Oakville, Ontario.

Deal - March 2021: Advised Canada Lands Company CLC Limited on the disposition of land to the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

Deal - March 2021: Advised Canada Lands Company CLC Limited on the disposition of Blocks 8 and 10 of phase 2B of Wateridge Village to Uniform Urban Developments Ltd.

Deal - January 2021: Advised Carttera Management Inc. on the acquisition and financing of 551 Avonhead Road, Mississauga, Ontario.

Deal - December 2020: Advised Canada Lands Company CLC Limited on the disposition of Block 9 of phase 2B of Wateridge Village to Uniform Urban Developments Ltd.

Deal - November 2020: Advised Artis REIT on the sale of Concorde Corporate Centre in Toronto to Fengate Asset Management, on behalf of LiUNA Pensions Fund of Central and Eastern Canada.

Education:

LLB, Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, 1997

BA with distinction, York University, 1994

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