Mark Brennan

Mark Brennan excels as a commercial real estate attorney, with a focus on the intricate dynamics of financings, acquisitions, and development projects. His clientele spans a wide range, including pension funds, REITs, financial institutions, partnerships, and corporations, all of whom benefit from his strategic and insightful legal guidance.

Acknowledged for his legal prowess and ethical standards, Brennan has earned the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating and is celebrated in the 2022 “Best Lawyers in Canada Guide” specifically for his expertise in real estate law.

Throughout his career, Brennan has played pivotal roles in numerous significant transactions. He navigated the complex acquisition of an 80% stake in a $500 million office complex in Toronto for two financial institutions, advising on joint venture and management strategies. In another highlight, he facilitated over $275 million in loans for InnVest REIT from lender AIG, covering prestigious properties like the Toronto Trump Hotel, now known as the St. Regis, and other high-profile hotels across Canada.

Brennan's legal acumen also extends to working with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority on acquiring over $400 million worth of commercial properties in Mississauga, including the International Centre. He has managed substantial loan facilities for Brookfield, and guided Crow's Theatre through the acquisition and financing of a new Toronto-based venue. His expertise contributed to the successful sale of the Toronto HSBC Building by Brookfield to Anbang and supported a major Canadian pension fund in a joint venture sale of a future $500 million office/retail center.

His work doesn't stop there; Brennan has also led due diligence and sale processes for significant parcels of land within the GTA, resulting in multi-million dollar transactions. He's contributed his legal insights to various other high-stakes deals, including mezzanine loans, mixed-use developments, and financing for major infrastructure and hospitality projects across Toronto and beyond.

Mark Brennan's role as lead real estate counsel encompasses a broad spectrum of activities, from facilitating the development of the Toronto Pan Am Games Village to advising the Toronto International Film Festival and the Niagara Parks Commission on various legal matters. His involvement in the real estate aspects of projects like Maple Leaf Square, the Bell Lightbox, and numerous high-profile hotel financings illustrates his diverse capabilities and commitment to advancing his clients' interests in the real estate sector.

With experience in everything from real estate financing to the development and acquisition of a wide array of properties, Mark Brennan’s contributions to the commercial real estate landscape in Toronto and across Canada are both significant and transformative.