Melissa Winch

Practice Areas

Practice encompasses all aspects of municipal, land use planning and environmental law, with a focus on land development and expropriations law. Advises on decisions or actions that are impacted by municipal law or otherwise arise from the development, use and ownership of land, including all aspects of the land use planning and development process. Has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, and regularly appears before the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) and the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Successfully acts as legal counsel for landowners, private sector developers and builders, large retail and restaurant franchises, municipalities, governmental authorities, and public institutions throughout the Greater Toronto Area and across Ontario. Offers extensive experience representing clients in expropriation proceedings throughout Ontario and British Columbia, including those impacted by the construction of public works where no land is taken. Recognized a leader in her field by Best Lawyers in Canada.