LAWYER PROFILE

Matthew Schuman

Canada 2026

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Ontario

1 year ranked

About

Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Matt Schuman is a partner in the Municipal Law Group in Toronto. His practice focuses on municipal law and land use planning. Matt provides advice on land use planning approval processes and appeals. His experience also includes advising elected and appointed local government officials and municipal staff on decision-making, transparency, and accountability. He appears before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (formerly the Ontario Municipal Board), the Toronto Local Appeal Body, and the Divisional Court.

Career

Ontario Bar, 2014

California, USA Bar, 2009

Professional Memberships

Law Society of Ontario

California Bar Association

Personal

Matt is a professor of planning law for the University of Toronto’s Master’s in Planning Program

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Ontario

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Matthew Schuman is a partner in the firm's municipal law group and is an excellent adviser on land use approvals and appeals.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Matthew has deep knowledge of the workings of the City of Toronto and is extremely hard-working.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land UseChambers Canada Guide
He has the ability to pick up the phone and find out what's going on.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land UseChambers Canada Guide