Don MacKinnon

First Year of Call

Areas of Practice
Real Estate

Description
Being a builder has always resonated with Don, who went from renovating homes to helping clients build communities.

Don has a range of solicitor’s experience in commercial real estate, with an emphasis on acquisitions and sales of real estate, leasing, development and financing.

He works with a range of clients, including developers on a variety of ambitious projects, from single subdivisions to low-rise condominiums, townhouse developments and high-rise projects. He has experience representing purchasers and vendors with respect to the purchase and sale of their businesses.

Services

Buy, sell, lease and finance all types of commercial real estate Negotiate purchase and sale agreements
Create and maintain limited partnership, joint venture and trust structures Negotiate loan commitments and financing documents
Negotiate ongoing deal points commencing with due diligence processes through to completion of a purchase or sale Create, maintain and advise mortgage investment corporations and mortgage investment trusts
Raise equity for a variety of real estate investment and development projects through various structures Land subdivisions and related easements, statutory rights of way, and covenants
He actively seeks to understand his clients’ concerns and creates a framework for finding practical resolutions that will reduce risk and satisfy their bottom line. Don previously co-owned and operated a construction company and was primarily responsible for hiring and managing trades for the revitalization of homes from the ground up. The experience provided valuable insight into many of the challenges his clients face today.

Being part of change and innovation is an inspiration to Don. He believes there is something special about taking a step back to look at a finished development or building and realizing that it’s the product of many forged partnerships and idea sharing, resulting in a positive impact on a community.