Petch & Cheeseman Associates

At Municipal Law Chambers (MLC), we are a group of independent lawyers who are highly respected in our areas of practice. With a deep understanding of Municipal Law and related Civil Litigation, we pride ourselves on being at the leading edge of this specialized legal field. Our team of experienced lawyers has a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of Municipal Law, Real Estate Development, Civil Litigation, Employment, Labour, and Tax Laws.

Our Services

We offer a broad range of services to our clients, including:

Real Estate Development: We have extensive experience in acting for municipalities, statutory agencies, developers, and landowners in various aspects of Real Estate Development, from subcategories such as the Building Code, land use legislation, official plans, and zoning by-laws, to site plans, plans of subdivision, and condominium law.

Environmental Law: Our expertise in Environmental Law includes an understanding of geology, hydrogeology, geotechnical assessments, environmental assessments, biology, storm water management, and civil engineering. We have experience with Brownfield development and the challenges posed by provincial initiatives and restrictions on private servicing techniques.

Expropriation Law: Our extensive knowledge of Expropriation Law enables us to effectively represent clients in contested expropriation cases, from resolving land value issues to negotiating business interruption and injurious affection cost issues.

Real Estate Agreements: We have experience in various types of transactions, including subdivision agreements, site-plan agreements, front-ending agreements, developer cost-sharing agreements, restrictive covenants, joint-venture agreements, financing and security agreements, and memorandums of understanding.

Real Property Municipal Assessment & Taxation: With the downloading of municipal costs and services by provincial and federal governments, we understand the complexities involved in Municipal Assessment and Taxation, and we can help clients navigate these challenges.

Why Choose Us

At MLC, we are committed to staying current on the rapidly changing legal landscape in Municipal Law and related fields. Our experienced lawyers are well-versed in the latest legislation, policies, and court decisions, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible representation. With offices in Oakville and Toronto, we are conveniently located to serve clients across Ontario.