Harman Dosanjh

Harman has carved out a notable niche in the realm of commercial real estate, offering her expertise across a spectrum of areas including property acquisitions, sales, lease agreements, and financial arrangements. Her counsel benefits a diverse clientele, ranging from local startups to multinational corporations, encompassing public entities and private firms alike.

Her legal advice is sought by a wide array of clients, from real estate conglomerates and investment firms to individual landlords and tenants, not to mention her role in advising on real estate aspects of cross-border mergers and acquisitions.

Harman's journey with Blakes began in 2019, initially joining the team as a summer student and subsequently securing her position as an articled student post-graduation.

Her recent contributions to the field include guiding Sycamore Partners through the strategic purchase of Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s Canadian operations, including the well-known Lowe's Canada and Rona outlets. She also played a key role in the establishment and leasing of a new manufacturing site for a leading North American building products manufacturer in Ottawa. Harman's expertise facilitated a Canadian green energy firm's acquisition of land essential for solar and electric ventures, and she was instrumental in orchestrating a multinational food and beverage entity's disposal of its Ontario facilities.

Moreover, her adeptness was evident in assisting a Canadian charitable organization in securing a sublease for office premises in Toronto's commercial sector. Her influence extends to numerous leasing agreements for industrial, office, and retail spaces, benefiting clients across the local, regional, national, and international spectrum.

Harman's academic credentials are as impressive as her professional achievements, with her legal foundation solidified by a JD from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2020, preceded by an Honors BA from York University in 2017. Her admission to the Ontario Bar in 2021 was a testament to her dedication and expertise in her field.

Her practice areas, notably in acquisitions and dispositions, commercial real estate transactions, leasing arrangements, and real estate financing, underscore her comprehensive understanding and command of the real estate sector.