Expropriation is a legal process where the government or a designated authority takes private property for public use. In Toronto, this procedure is governed by provincial and federal laws to ensure that property owners receive fair compensation. Understanding the steps involved in the expropriation process can help those affected to navigate the situation more effectively. [...]
Mathany & Higgs Law has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada, a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms in 1 practice area and regionally in 4 practice areas, Mathany & Higgs Law has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade. Firms included in [...]
CONGRATULATIONS Ian Mathany was awarded IRWA Chapter 29 Professional of the Year for 2018 during the 2019 Annual Spring Conference. Ian was recognized for his expertise in expropriation law and land disputes, as an instructor in courses such as alternative dispute resolution, expropriation law basics and legal aspects of easements and his exemplary support [...]
To tackle affordable housing, the Province of Ontario is proposing to make changes to the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006. Bill 109 is currently at second reading before the legislature and, once passed, will change many aspects of the land use planning process in Ontario. Some of the proposed changes include [...]
Before joining M&H LLP, Aisling practiced at a Toronto-based full-service law firm for over six years and then as in-house counsel for a large municipality within the GTHA. Aisling’s practice focuses on real property litigation, particularly expropriation law. Aisling also has experience in land use planning, boundary and contract disputes, fraud cases, and employment litigation. [...]
MARIANA CHERKAS Articling Student Mariana is an articling student at M&H for the 2022 articling term. Mariana graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School with a Master's in Canadian Common Law (LL.M). During her LL.M degree Mariana worked as a legal assistant at one of Canada's largest law firms, where she was exposed to a broad [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2021 --Mathany & Higgs Law is pleased to announce that 2 lawyers have been included in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. Since it was first published in1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. "Best Lawyers was founded in 1981 [...]
On February 16, 2021, the Ontario government introduced Bill 245, the Accelerating Access to Justice Act, 2021. The Act is aimed at improving access to justice in Ontario and includes numerous changes to the administration of justice in Ontario, including the proposal to consolidate Ontario’s Land Tribunal. If passed, the Act would merge the Local Planning [...]
