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Atty. Brett J. Tkatch

Atty. Brett J. Tkatch

Nationally known for his expertise in real estate property matters, Brett Tkatch numbers Canada’s top commercial and residential development companies and commercial institutional lenders among his clients. He is a partner in Blaney McMurtry LLP, practising in the firm's real estate group and is the Head of the Real Estate Practice Group. "I take great pride in knowing some of the people looking at my biography no doubt have visited some of the major development sites I have had the opportunity to be involved in," says Brett.

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About Brett J. Tkatch at a glance

Brett J. Tkatch is an attorney, practforg at Blaney McMurtry LLP. They haand 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1988). Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School (LL.B., 1986) and University of Toronto (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

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  • Nationally known for his expertise in real estate property matters, Brett Tkatch numbers Canada’s top commercial and residential development companies and commercial institutional lenders among his clients
  • He is a partner in Blaney McMurtry LLP, practising in the firm's real estate group and is the Head of the Real Estate Practice Group. "I take great pride in knowing some of the people looking at my biography no doubt have visited some of the major development sites I have had the opportunity to be involved in," says Brett
  • Throughout his career, which began in 1988, Brett has been involved in a number of significant commercial real estate transactions acting for purchasers, vendors, lenders, landlords, tenants, municipalities and builders in all types of real estate projects
  • He has negotiated and drafted agreements of purchase and sale, encroachment agreements, joint venture agreements, co-ownership agreements, cost sharing agreements, easement agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, major land ground leases, credit agreements and interlender agreements
  • The transactions in which he’s involved are nation-wide and at times involve international transactions across North America
  • He has been responsible for retaining counsel in other provinces on behalf of clients and overseeing key negotiations on major real estate transactions across Canada
  • From a lending standpoint he is involved in major portfolio loan purchases, participating loans amongst major lending institutions covering such properties as multi-million dollar office towers, residential portfolios, condominium developments and shopping centres
  • He also for many years sat on the First Canadian Title Round Table which deals with issues regarding commercial title insurance in Ontario and the issuance of title insurance policies
  • Brett's practice also includes assisting LawPro with respect to solicitor's negligence claims in the real estate area and assessing if claims brought are with merit and assists litigation counsel on these
  • During is spare time he likes to get away to the gym to work out, play squash and golf and spend a lot of time with his family and grandchildren

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How long has Brett J. Tkatch practiced law?
Brett J. Tkatch has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Brett J. Tkatch go to law school?
Brett J. Tkatch earned their education at (LL.B., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
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What awards or recognition has Brett J. Tkatch receiandd?
Brett J. Tkatch's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Ranked in; Best Lawyers in America — Chambers & Partners.

Education

LL.B.
Osgoode Hall Law School
- 1986
B.A.
University of Toronto
- 1982

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ranked in
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers & Partners
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Canada Guide in Real Estate (Ontario), 2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2019 in the area of Real Estate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1988

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