Donald Roger

Don specializes in real estate and infrastructure, offering expertise on commercial real estate deals, energy projects, and financing arrangements. His guidance is sought after by both domestic and international entities for purchasing, financing, and organizing real estate and energy ventures, as well as for development, leasing, and mortgage portfolio acquisitions.

Services he provides include:

- Real Estate Development

- Energy and Infrastructure Projects

- Financing and Investment in Real Estate

- Acquisition and Management of Mortgage Portfolios

Notable projects include the strategic sale of the Downsview Airport property by Bombardier for US$635 million, and leading financial arrangements for Brookfield Business Partners L.P.'s major acquisition of gas station operations from Loblaw Companies Limited.

Awards and recognition:

- Recognized by IFLR1000 from 2019-2023 for his work in M&A, project finance, and real estate

- Consistently listed in Best Lawyers in Canada from 2012-2024 for his contributions to energy and real estate law

- Named Toronto's Energy Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in Canada in 2014

Insight contributions:

- Authored discussions on proposed amendments to Ontario's Mining Act

News mentions:

- Featured in the 2024 Best Lawyers guide alongside 160 other Torys lawyers

- Recognized in IFLR1000's 2022 guide for leading financial law practices

Professional activities:

- Active participant in legal education, contributing to conferences and publications

- Member of various sections within the Ontario Bar Association

Educational background:

- Earned an LLB from Dalhousie University in 1978 and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Queen's University in 1975

- Admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1980