
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
Canada Guide 2026 : Ontario
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The real estate market is dynamic and complex. To navigate this challenging and fast-moving industry, you require responsive legal advisers with an in-depth knowledge of international and local markets.
Gowling WLG is home to one of the world's strongest multi-disciplinary real estate legal teams. We're committed to providing you with timely, practical advice to help you meet the demands of customers, partners, regulators and investors.
We work alongside many of the sector's most successful companies and have helped to deliver numerous high-profile projects, advising throughout their lifecycle.
Our large team brings extensive personal experience across a wide range of assets. That means that even when you are dealing with an unusual asset, we are likely to have experience in that area. Our diverse experience includes: railway stations, air and sea ports, bridges, recycling plants, district heating schemes, exhibition centres, power stations, schools, hospitals and many others.
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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP advised McMaster University on matters relating to the partnership, development and operation of an undergraduate student residence.
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Gowling WLG is experienced and knowledgeable of the broader business landscape.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentCanadaThe team has a wealth of knowledge.
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Michael Polowin
Michael Polowin leads the firm's municipal law group from its Ottawa office. Polowin's experience includes representing clients in appeals against zoning and planning applications.
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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 4 Canada 2026
Practice area: Real Estate
Location: British Columbia
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