Dana Shen

Dana Shen, a key figure in our Real Property & Planning Group based in Toronto, leverages her expertise in navigating the complexities of real estate law, focusing primarily on acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. Her diverse clientele spans institutional investors, private equity players, and lenders, for whom she has executed a broad array of real estate transactions, including crafting joint ventures and strategizing land assemblies.

With an academic foundation that combines a Bachelor of Health Sciences, with a minor in Psychology from McMaster University, and a JD from the University of Toronto, Dana brings a unique perspective to her practice. Her legal journey commenced with her being called to the Ontario bar in 2015, and she has since been a vibrant member of the Law Society of Ontario.

Her recognition in the "Ones to Watch" category for Real Estate Law by Best Lawyers in Canada underscores her growing influence and expertise within the field.

Dana's recent projects underscore her ability to handle high-stakes transactions, from overseeing Scotia Capital's divestiture of Senior Secured Amortizing Bonds valued at C$52M for Skyline Clean Energy to her involvement in the C$1.2B Thunder Bay Correctional Complex Project, showcasing her versatility and depth of knowledge in real estate law.

Her educational background, hailing from McMaster University and the University of Toronto, coupled with her legal practice admission in Ontario in 2015, Dana Shen embodies the blend of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise that defines the modern real estate legal professional.