Baljit More

Brampton,Ontario

Summary

Accomplished attorney with over 14 years experience in general practice, specializing in Real Estate, Corporate Law, Litigation, Personal Injury, and Wills & Estates. Proven expertise in practice management, legal research, and strategic counsel. Adept at providing effective communication and strong legal representation. Experience in leading legal teams and advising senior leadership on complex legal matters to support business goals and regulatory compliance.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Owner / Attorney - Real Estate, Corporate, Litigation, Wills & Estates, Immigration

MORE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATE

01.2011

Manage staff of 3 legal assistants, 6 legal clerks and collaborate with multiple lawyers across GTA
Draft, review and negotiate contracts for corporations, international and domestic agreements
Provided strategic legal advice to owners, senior management and external partners
Develop and implemented corporate policies, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements
Review and draft purchase, sales and lease agreements; from small commercial to corporate leases
Provide legal counseling and risk management advice on acquisition of commercial, corporate, and franchise contracts
Prepare and consult on estate planning, wills and family matters
Draft Wills & Trust Documentation, including family trusts and Deed Registration
Prepare and process, real estate purchase & sale documents, meet with clients, provide Independent Legal Advice (ILA) where required
Review complex commercial contracts and support contract negotiations with external and internal stakeholders
Prepare and review lease agreements for tenants in commercial spaces owned by real estate investment trusts
Negotiated complex commercial lease agreements (2,000 sq/ft to 200,000 sq/ft)
Identify and address legal needs in support of the organization’s business and strategic initiatives
Conduct thorough legal research and conduct discovery for litigation cases and hearings
Handle all legal matters, documents and litigation pertaining to property foreclosure and bankruptcy
Draft agreement for purchase and sale and execute them
Prepare amendments, notices of fulfillment, waivers, mutual releases, and cautions on title
Negotiate settlements & litigation matters - Alternative Dispute Resolution
Advise business colleagues and draft correspondence in relation to landlord/tenant disputes
Review Commercial Lease draft, review, executed for individual clients, corporate clients
Review master lease agreements for tenants in commercial spaces owned by real estate investment trusts such as REIT, Smartcentre, and Woodbine Entertainment Shopping Mall
Review leases ranging from small business owners to large temperature-controlled warehouse facilities and hotel development land acquisition trusts.

Real Estate Planning Counsel

NORTHERN HOTEL GROUP

01.2018 - 01.2023

Provided comprehensive legal support for all real estate transactions, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
Drafted and negotiated various legal documents, including purchase and sale agreements, NDAs and tenders
Conducted due diligence for property acquisitions, coordinating with municipal authorities
Reviewed all Company Contracts, purchase agreements, sale agreements and share-purchase agreements
Negotiate and resolved legal disputes through effective negotiation and settlement strategies
Report and work closely with the President/Owner of NHO
Provide legal advice and draft contracts for trade partners
Drafted contracts, Request to Tender/Bids, Legal Contracts for trade partners
Correspond with the City of Oakville and Principal Architects, completing due diligence as needed
Draft Plan exposure to pre-construction corporate and legal due diligence review
Conduct legal research and negotiations regarding easement and right-of-way matters.

Education

Certificate of Qualification | Ontario -

LAW SOCIETY OF ONTARIO (UPPER CANADA)

11.2011

Juris Doctor – Doctor of Jurisprudence (Law) -

Bond University | School of Law| Gold Coast, Australia

06.2008

Bachelor of Economics, Law & Society minor -

YORK University

North York, Ontario

06.2004

Skills

Corporate Regulatory Compliance
Real Estate Transactions
Legal Advice
Team Leadership and Development
Records Management
Contract negotiation

Wills and Estate planning
ILA – Independent Legal Advise
Litigation matter
Multi-disciplinary Legal Expertise
Documentation - Preparation
Public Sector Knowledge

Professional Highlights

Successfully managed and provided legal oversight for 390 residential real estate transactions.
Reviewed and negotiated over 200 leases, including high-value corporate lease agreements.
Issued Certificate of Independent Legal Advice for various legal agreements, ensuring compliance and risk management.
Led a legal team to achieve effective practice management and ethical legal standards.
Enhanced client engagement through online marketing and social media strategies.
Expertise in drafting and negotiation commercial leases for franchise-based business and large-scale developments.

Personal Information

Title: Corporate, Real Estate & Commercial Lawyer

Hobbies and Interests

Brampton Minor Baseball Inc
Vaughan Rebels Football

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