Real Property Assignments

Real Property Work Assignment

While articling with the Real Property group at McCarthy Tétrault, I was assigned several stimulating files. I was given significant levels of autonomy and responsibility in all of my assignments. Moreover, all the lawyers in the group are approachable and make me feel like a valued member of the team. The lawyers always encourage me to learn by taking the time to thoroughly explain the context of each assignment.

For example, in the context of a public-private partnership for the construction of a healthcare facility, I was given the opportunity to assist all meetings with the client, as well as, to review and comment on the partnership agreement, with much of my work going directly to the client.

Another good example of the kind of work I was engaged in involved the assignment of a hypothecary claim. I participated in all aspects of the transaction, from the beginning, through to the closing. In fact, I assisted with the management of the closing agenda and all related documentation. As a result, I gained valuable experience working on a wide range of documents, such as, agreements related to financing, leasing, insurance and title matters.

In short, the work environment at McCarthy Tétrault is characterized by collegiality and co-operation, and the quality of work is outstanding.

Mary Pagonis, Associate Montréal (Articling Student 2009, Montréal)