Aird & Berlis Named Top Planning and Development Law Firm in 2025 NRU GTHA Ranking

Meaghan’s passion for municipal and planning law and her ability to solve complex problems mark her as an up-and-comer in the municipal planning...

Maggie is pragmatic in her approach to facilitating municipal and land use planning approvals. 

Eileen advises clients on a broad range of development law matters.

Laura thoroughly understands the environment in which her clients operate and offers advice that suits the broader context. 

Jasmine’s prior experience in land use planning gives her an unique insight into municipal and planning matters. 

Ajay offers a thoughtful and analytical approach to his municipal and land use planning practice. 

Tom works with his municipal and land development clients, guiding them through the ever-evolving provincial policy framework.

Patrick excels at narrowing issues through research and consensus and devising comprehensive solutions.

Matthew is a member of the firm's Municipal & Land Use Planning Group. He provides strategic and practical advice to clients on a wide range of la...

Leo's experience enables him to isolate issues quickly and arrive at a creative solution that advances his clients’ objectives.

Anna is an advocate specializing in municipal and land use planning law.

Naomi is skilled at negotiating with multiple stakeholders on complex municipal and land use planning matters.

Jonathan’s ability to simplify complex legal problems allows him to provide practical solutions to municipal and planning issues.

John is widely regarded as a leader in municipal, planning and local government law. 

Melissa is a property tax specialist with more than 30 years of experience.

David combines strong advocacy and research skills with the ability to remain composed in high-pressure situations to effectively represent his munici...

Brendan is a passionate advocate with more than three decades of land use planning and expropriation law experience.  

John’s passion for municipal law and strong research and analytical skills make him a valued team member when attacking complex legal problems.

Jane’s experience of more than 40 years allows her to guide her clients through the unpredictability of municipal law and land use planning.

Kristi leverages her scientific knowledge, technical skills and extensive experience in environmental law to help clients understand and navigate comp...

Andrea’s superior oral and written advocacy skills, supported by her diligent preparation and strategic analysis, translate into client success.

Alexander is passionate about the development of cities, communities and neighbourhoods.

Sidonia offers her municipal and land use planning clients a unique value proposition.

Peter is a strong, tactical communicator with a track record of delivering results and achieving approvals for clients in complex regulatory and proce...

Chris offers his clients an analytical perspective and sensible solutions to difficult municipal and land use planning issues.

Steven Zakem is widely recognized as an expert in municipal planning.