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Real Estate Negotiations from a Lawyer’s Perspective with Rosa Lupo | EP95

Mar 16, 2022
In this discussion, Rosa Lupo, a seasoned real estate lawyer at Gowling WLG, shares insights from her two-decade career. She highlights the top challenges faced by landlords and tenants, including lease agreements and maintenance responsibilities. Rosa dives into the complexities of subleasing versus assignments and the implications of recent market trends on negotiations. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of diversity in real estate and offers valuable advice for newcomers entering the commercial space.
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ANECDOTE

Career Path Into Real Estate Law

  • Rosa describes her path: commerce undergrad, ad agency work, then law and MBA done concurrently.
  • She articled at Gowling, returned as associate and became partner, calling herself a "lifer" at the firm.
INSIGHT

Real Estate Permeates Corporate Deals

  • Rosa says real estate law touches almost every area of law and business structures.
  • Land, leases, and property interests appear across M&A, securities, and corporate work.
ADVICE

Ask Who Does And Pays For Repairs

  • When negotiating leases, always ask who does the work and who pays for maintenance.
  • Insist on clear allocation between routine maintenance and capital expenditures before signing.
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