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Loopstra Nixon LLP

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Canada Guide 2026 : Ontario


Loopstra Nixon LLP

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Legal issues concerning real property can make or break a business, and those issues are diverse. In any sector – commercial, industrial, retail or vacant land – we deliver the legal foundation to take our clients to new heights. 

We act for developers, owners, landlords, tenants, property managers and financial institutions to structure, negotiate and close all manner of real property transactions – from acquisitions, to mortgages and other structured financings, to leases, to access agreements, to unique purpose-built land agreements.

Our real estate group regularly acts on the acquisition and disposition of commercial properties, all aspects of real estate financing, drafting and negotiation of commercial leases for both landlords and tenants, construction and development of single site projects, sub divisions and high rises, and land use development and planning for individuals, companies and municipalities. We also assist our clients with the purchase, sale and financing of single family homes, condominium units and cottage properties.

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Ontario

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Loopstra Nixon advises clients on contentious and non-contentious land use matters, including representing them before the OLT and assisting with redevelopment applications and planning approvals. The law firm acts for both municipalities and developers. The team also advises on zoning by-law amendments.

Work Highlights

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  • Loopstra Nixon successfully attained approval and defended an appeal at the OLT for Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada in its effort to establish a culturally-appropriate cemetery on agricultural land in Bradford-West Gwillimbury.

Strengths

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  • Loopstra Nixon is well connected and experienced in dealing with zoning and land use approvals in the province of Ontario.

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  • Loopstra Nixon provides sound knowledge and strategy.

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  • The team is aware of changes to regulations and makes us aware of any future implications to our projects.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Quinto Annibale
    Band 3Quinto Annibale

    Quinto Annibale

    Quinto Annibale advises clients on planning approvals and redevelopment applications. He acts for both developers and municipalities.

    • He is very knowledgeable.

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