Daniel Waldman

Daniel Waldman has a broad commercial litigation practice with an emphasis on real property litigation, including commercial leasing, commercial real estate, construction law, and debt collection. His clients include Canada’s most prominent commercial landlords, international developers, multimillion-dollar real estate investment trusts, and construction companies. Focusing on high-level real property litigation, his main areas of expertise include real property disputes involving the purchase and sale of large commercial property and commercial lease disputes.

Drawing on his considerable experience, Daniel is known for achieving results for his clients without the need for lengthy and expensive litigation. He regularly appears before all levels of court and various administrative tribunals. He has acted as counsel in many mediations, arbitrations, and negotiated settlements, recognizing that the best resolution often involves creative and practical solutions.

His practice extends to construction litigation, construction lien work for developers and individuals, and significant debt collection matters, including commercial rent arrears and mortgage enforcement work. Daniel also has experience with shareholder disputes, securities litigation, and regulatory work, such as disputes involving mergers and acquisitions, plans of arrangements, hostile take-overs, proxy battles, Securities Act applications, broker negligence, and shareholder disputes.

Recognized by Lexology as a legal influencer for his thought leadership in dispute resolution in Canada, Daniel is a frequent contributor to Law Times, Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Precedent Magazine, and The Advocates Journal. He publishes a regular column on RENX.ca, Canada’s largest real estate news exchange, called The Property Law Hub, where he writes about developments in real estate law and litigation. Daniel is a member of the Board of Directors of the Peel Law Association and editor-in-chief of their Peel Briefs.

A volunteer with the Law Society’s Coach and Advisor Network and Member Assistance programs, Daniel offers career support services to Ontario lawyers who struggle with mental health and addiction issues. Furthermore, he serves as Vice Chair on the board of directors of Wellesley Central Residences Inc., an organization that provides safe, affordable housing for the elderly and people living with HIV/AIDS.