Nicholas Yanakis
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Nicholas Yanakis is developing a broad legal practice in commercial real estate that includes the acquisition and disposition of real property, commercial leasing, financing and secured lending.
Nicholas assists clients in purchase or sale transactions, financings and leasing matters. During his legal studies, Nicholas acted as president of the University of Montréal chapter of a national student membership organization dedicated to the ideas and ideals of constitutionalism, liberty and the rule of law. In addition, he volunteered in multiple Pro Bono projects such as the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the Association for the Rights of Household Workers.
Before joining the firm, Nicholas worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Montréal in constitutional law.
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Rankings & Recognitions
- Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2025) as “One to Watch” in the area of Real Estate Law
- Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as a “One to Watch” in the area of Real Estate Law (2024)
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Publications
- “Thinking of Industrial Development? Here are a few pitfalls to avoid,” Coauthored with Andrei Pascu, Sonia Rainville, Marie-Lou Beaumont, Ismael Bolly and Nicholas Yanakis, Espace Montreal, Vol. 31 No. 2, pp. 68-71 (July 2022)
Insights (4 Posts)View More
February 2023 Update – New Restrictions on Selling Land: An Overview of the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act and Regulations
Update on the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act and Regulations.
BILL 96 – Top 10 Impacts of the Revised Charter of the French Language on your Business and When to Expect Implementation of Such Revisions
Changes to Québec’s language laws are coming. Here is a top ten list of potential impacts, and the likely timeline and process for adoption.
A “vaccine break” for COVID-19 vaccination
Quebec follows the lead of the common law provinces taking legislative action to encourage vaccination.
Supreme Court of Canada Confirms: Hypothecary Notices In Québec Receiverships Are Here To Stay
Supreme Court of Canada confirms: hypothecary notices in Québec receiverships are here to stay.
Deals & Cases (5 Posts)
McMillan advises FTAI Aviation in its USD$170 Million acquisition of Lockheed Martin Commercial Engine Solutions
On September 9, 2024, FTAI Aviation Ltd. completed its previously announced agreement to purchase the Commercial Engine Solutions business of Lockheed Martin at the Montréal airport, for USD$170 million. The completion of the acquisition was subject to satisfactory customary regulatory approvals.
VENTAS Completes $93 Million Real Estate Financing
McMillan acted on behalf of VENTAS, Inc. (“Ventas”) (NYSE: VTR) in connection with the financing of a five-property portfolio located across Canada for a total value of over $93 million.
Manulife Completes the $53 Million Sale of its Former Head Office Tower to be Converted into Residential Units
In June 2023, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company completed the $53 million sale of its former head office tower, located at 1245 Sherbrooke Street West in Montréal.
McMillan Advises Bertram Capital Partners in its Acquisition of Fastbolt
n May 12, 2023, Bertram Capital Partners, through its portfolio company AFC Industries, completed its acquisition of Fastbolt Corp.
McMillan Facilitates Landmark $700 Million Transaction for Broccolini Construction Inc.
McMillan acted as counsel on a transaction valued at $700 million on behalf of Broccolini Construction Inc. (“Broccolini”) in connection with the creation of a multi-use condominium complex.
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