

Partner at Bennett Jones LLP
S. Paul Mantini is a distinguished Canadian lawyer specializing in commercial real estate, financing, P3, and gaming law. With decades of experience, Paul has significantly contributed to the development and financing of some of Canada’s most iconic projects, including the Toronto Eaton Centre, TD Centre, Brookfield Place, First Canadian Place, Scotia Plaza, Royal York Hotel, Trump Tower, Royal Bank Plaza, Bay-Adelaide Centre, Fifth Avenue Place, Bankers Hall, Telus Gardens, Casino Rama, Niagara Fallsview Casino, and the Rail Deck Park Development.
Paul Mantini’s expertise extends to pioneering innovative and complex legal transactions in Canada, such as the first guarantee by a Canadian pension fund of a debt issue, the first public issue by a real estate co-tenancy, the first public issue of participating mortgage bonds, as well as cross-border securitization of property and mortgage pools. He has played a leading role in the creation of REITs and both private and public real estate investment funds.
Throughout his career, Paul has represented lenders and joint venture partners in restructuring proceedings, CCAA proceedings, and major real estate developer plans of compromise and arrangement. His professionalism and dedication have earned him Martindale-Hubbell’s highest accolade, the AV rating, a testament to his excellence and standing in the legal community.
Paul Mantini is an active member of esteemed organizations, including the International Association of Gaming Attorneys and the International Council of Shopping Centers, further demonstrating his commitment to the advancement of real estate and gaming law in Canada.
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