David Dell is among Canada's top-ranked real estate lawyers in Chambers & Partners' Chambers Global: World’s Leading Lawyers for Business, The Client’s Guide 2009.
Torys is "a great firm in terms of experience, quick response times and accuracy"—traits that also apply to the Real Estate Practice. The team "takes an informed, intelligent perspective on business issues," and provides the full range of services, often working in conjunction with other departments at the firm, particularly corporate.
- David Dell, the team’s best-known name, is "a wonderful lawyer and a truly nice guy," reports clients. His practice spans commercial real estate, infrastructure and energy projects.