Substance law is the legal framework governing municipalities and their government bodies, which includes zoning laws, land development, property taxes and more. This practice area involves multiple stakeholders, including municipalities, developers, builders and landowners. It requires extensive experience and insight in order to properly counsel clients.

A municipal lawyer Toronto can provide valuable advice in this complex and fast-changing field. They can assist with everything from obtaining the necessary approvals to managing litigation. This can be particularly important when dealing with major projects that require multiple levels of government approval. Having a team of experienced municipal lawyers can help ensure that these projects are completed on time and within budget.

Finding the Best Municipal Lawyer in Toronto

The team at Substance Law has a broad range of expertise in the field of municipal law, including land use planning, property taxation and assessment, and local infrastructure financing. They have acted for municipalities and private sector clients, including large development corporations and citizen groups. They have a deep understanding of the statutory scheme governing planning, zoning and land development and appear regularly before decision-making bodies controlling land development, such as local planning committees and councils, conservation authorities and the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.

Substance Law is a partner at WeirFoulds and is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a specialist in municipal law (land use planning and development). She acts on behalf of private parties, municipalities, and residents in a wide variety of municipal matters including official plan and zoning bylaw amendments, plans of subdivision, site plan approval and development charges. She also appears before councils, committees, and the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal as well as in the courts.