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Avison Young boosts Montréal industrial expertise, welcoming Principals Gabrielle Saine and Shlomo Benarroch

Montréal, QC – Global commercial real estate advisor, Avison Young, today announces a significant strengthening of its industrial services in Montréal with the strategic hiring of Gabrielle Saine and Shlomo Benarroch as Principals, underscoring the firm’s commitment to attracting top talent and expanding its capabilities in Québec’s dynamic industrial sector.
“The arrival of Gabrielle and Shlomo is a clear signal that Avison Young continues to be a destination for leading talent in our market,” said Patrick Laurin, Principal, Managing Director, Québec. “Both bring 17 years of dedicated commercial real estate experience and complementary expertise deeply rooted in the Montréal market. Their proven track records and client-focused approaches align perfectly with our values. We are thrilled to welcome them as we strategically enhance our industrial service offerings.”
Known for her passionate determination since 2008, Saine excels at finding creative solutions while keeping clients informed in real-time. Benarroch, a specialist in investment and industrial properties, focuses on maximizing client value by uncovering hidden opportunities, leveraging meticulous analysis and sharp negotiation skills honed during his time in New York. Saine’s proactive, solution-oriented approach, paired with Benarroch’s deep understanding of real estate value investments, yields a dynamic team focused on identifying and securing optimal opportunities for clients. Together, their collaborative efforts have resulted in a remarkable track record: 958 closed transactions valued at over $1.23 billion, covering nearly 45 million square feet of sold and leased industrial space.
Saine and Benarroch will focus on advising occupiers and investors on complex industrial real estate requirements, providing innovative solutions, data-driven insights, and strategic guidance to help clients achieve their specific goals within their industrial facilities and investment portfolios.
“I am incredibly excited about this new chapter and the vast opportunities ahead with Avison Young,” said Saine. “The collaborative culture and robust platform here will allow us to elevate the proactive, results-driven service our clients expect. I look forward to partnering with our new colleagues across the firm.”
“Avison Young offers a powerful combination of skilled experts and access to world-class intelligence and technology, all within a connected Canadian platform providing crucial research and real-time data,” said Benarroch. “I am thrilled to offer my clients this enhanced level of support, which enables even deeper analytical insights to uncover maximum value for their investments.”
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Andrea Zviedris [email protected], Media Relations – North America