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A Boutique Real Estate Law Firm
about the firm
Your trusted legal partner in commercial real estate.
Welcome to REID Legal, a boutique real estate law firm specializing in commercial real estate serving clients across all major Canadian cities, including Montreal, Quebec and Toronto.
We provide strategic legal counsel for the purchase and sale of industrial, office, retail (including shopping centres and strip malls), multifamily, hotel and mixed-use properties, as well as vacant land. We also represent both landlords and tenants in all aspects of commercial leasing.
Founded by a leading real estate lawyer with over 12 years experience in Big Law, REID Legal offers practical, tailored and cost-effective solutions to navigate the complexities of commercial real estate law.
Why Choose Us
Client-Centered strategic Approach
Industry Expertise and Local Insight
Proven Track Record and reputation
focus on communication & transparency
areas of expertise
What We Excel At
Commercial Leasing
We work closely with our clients to understand their specific commercial leasing needs and goals, and tailor our legal services accordingly.
We assist clients in drafting, advising on, and negotiating letters of intent, leases and all accessory documents for commercial spaces, including industrial, office and retail properties, as well as sale leaseback agreements.
Acquisitions & Dispositions
Whether you're acquiring or disposing of commercial property, having a seasoned real estate lawyer by your side is crucial because we serve as more than just a legal advisor — we are your advocate throughout the entire purchase or sale process. Our primary role is to protect your legal rights and ensure a seamless transaction from start to finish.
Our services typically include:
- Conducting due diligence;
- Drafting and negotiating letters of intent, offers to purchase and purchase and sale agreements; and
- Coordinating and facilitating the closing of the transaction.
Sara Reid is the founder of REID Legal. She oversees the firm's strategic direction and its focus on providing exceptional service to clients.
Sara is widely recognized as a leading real estate lawyer renowned for her pragmatic approach and solution-oriented counsel. Her extensive expertise and business acumen have positioned her as a trusted advisor to prominent corporations, institutional investors, real estate funds, owners, developers and private asset managers.
After spending 12+ years in Big Law, she identified a need in the commercial real estate market for a boutique firm offering highly specialized and cost-effective legal advice.
Prior to founding REID Legal, Sara practiced at Fasken LLP, Dentons LLP, and Heenan Blaikie LLP, where she represented Montreal and Toronto's leading real estate players in high-profile complex commercial real estate and leasing transactions. She also served as Chair of the Canadian Bar Association's National Real Property Law Section.
education
LL.L., summa cum laude
University of Ottawa, 2010
Bar Admission
Quebec, 2012
Awards and Recognitions
The Best Lawyers in Canada™
Commercial Leasing Law, 2025
Chambers, Real Estate
Up and Coming, 2025
Excellence. Integrity. Results.
Excellence guides our approach, integrity defines our actions, and results speak for our commitment to achieving your goals with unwavering dedication.
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