About

Element is a real estate appraisal and consulting firm specializing in litigation and dispute matters. We provide expert valuation and advisory services for a diverse range of public and private sector clients across all real estate asset types. At Element, every assignment is approached with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to thorough analysis. Our standards ensure that every valuation and consulting engagement is conducted with objectivity, accuracy, and credibility.

Services

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Matrimonial & Family Law Matters

We provide valuation and advisory services for equitable distribution, divorce, and family law cases.
 
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Expert Witness Testimony

Our Principal is experienced in providing credible testimony in both public and private forums.
 
 
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Expropriation & Infrastructure Matters

Our expertise includes expert analysis and testimony in complex cases involving government takings and infrastructure development.
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Lease Negotiations & Rent Renewals

We offer strategic advisory services for both landlords and tenants involved in complex lease negotiations and rent disputes.
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Private Arbitration & Civil Disputes

We offer objective appraisals and consulting specifically tailored for private arbitrations and civil litigation.
 
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Environmental Impairment Matters

Our specialized expertise includes assessing and quantifying the impact of environmental issues on property value.

Team

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Robert Solnick, AACI, P.App

Principal

Robert has prepared appraisals, conducted technical reviews, and provided consulting on a wide array of real estate matters on behalf of legal counsel, developers, investors, private and public entities, financial institutions, and government agencies. Robert has been qualified as an expert witness at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Land Tribunal, and in various private arbitration matters.

Robert is an Accredited Appraiser (AACI) with the Appraisal Institute of Canada, and a member of the Ontario Expropriation Association. He previously worked with appraisal teams at Cushman & Wakefield, Altus Group, and Integris Real Estate Counsellors. He holds a Diploma in Urban Land Economics (DULE) from the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business, a Diploma in Real Property Administration (Assessment and Appraisal) from Seneca Polytechnic, and a Bachelor of Arts from Western University.

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Alastair Wishart, B.A. (Hons), M.Sc., AACI, P.App

Senior Director

Alastair has over 20 years of experience providing professional valuation and advisory services on behalf of a range of clients, including legal counsel, developers, financial institutions, investors, and private and public entities. Alastair has given evidence in various private litigation and mediation matters and has presented evidence in the Ontario Superior Court, discussing urban planning issues in the context of a valuation dispute.

Alastair is an Accredited Appraiser (AACI) with the Appraisal Institute of Canada, and a member of the Ontario Expropriation Association. He previously worked with appraisal teams at Cushman & Wakefield, Altus Group, and was a Partner at Integris Real Estate Counsellors. He holds a Diploma in Urban Land Economics (DULE) from the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business, and a Master of Science (Planning)  and a Honours Bachelor of Arts from the Univserity of Toronto.