About Robert Jackson

Robert Jackson's practice as a partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office focuses on commercial real estate in all its aspects. The work centres on deals to buy, sell and finance property, along with land development, including residential and industrial condo projects. Clients come to Jackson from many different industries.

When a title problem gets complicated or a property raises an unusual issue, Jackson's the one clients rely on to sort it out. Clients also turn to Jackson for ongoing advice on the operations and management of real estate.

Jackson was called to the Ontario bar in 2010, after earning an honours BA and a JD at Western University. The firm brought Jackson into its partnership, as part of the Toronto real estate group, effective January 1, 2024. In 2022, Jackson and Gowling WLG colleague Mark Giavedoni co-wrote an Ontario Bar Association article on the Planning Act amendments proclaimed on January 1 of that year.

Practice areas

Commercial real estate deals and development

Handles commercial property purchases, sales and mortgage financing for clients in a broad mix of industries, plus land development work such as condo projects, both residential and industrial.

Title and property issues

Resolves complex title matters and unusual property problems, and gives ongoing advice on operating and managing real estate.

Education & credentials

  • JD, Western University (2009)
  • Certificate, Summer Institute for General Management, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (2008)
  • BA (Honours), Western University (2005)
  • Called to the Bar of Ontario (2010)

Publications & speaking

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