Jeff Davies quoted in Law Times article on proposed Development Permit System
Jeff Davies was recently quoted in Law Times, where he expressed his views on Toronto’s proposed Development Permit System (“DPS”). Jeff pointed out that, while well-intentioned, a DPS may have more problems and fewer benefits
The December ice storm, a setback for the tree canopy
The December 2013 ice storm caused significant damage to Toronto’s trees. The City estimates that up to 20 percent of the City’s trees may have been damaged in the storm. The damage is a setback
Dispensing with Service on a Large Group of Respondents
When it comes to the serving materials on a large number of respondents—whether it’s a few dozen, a few hundred, or more—the reported case law is extremely sparse. There is little guidance on appropriate methods
Jeff Davies selected as a Leading Canadian Lawyer
Jeff Davies has once again been recognized as one of the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (Property Development) in the 2014 Lexpert/ALM 500. Published since 1997, The Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500
We are #1 in the GTA – again!
Davies Howe Partners LLP has once again been recognized by Novae Res Urbis as the top firm in the 16th Annual rankings of the GTA’s most prominent Planning and Development law firms. Davies Howe has
We are in the top 3 Development Law Firms in Toronto – again!
Davies Howe Partners LLP has once again been recognized by Novae Res Urbis as a top contender in the 16th Annual rankings of Toronto’s most prominent Planning and Development law firms. Davies Howe been in
Toronto Proposes New Official Plan Policies for Employment Lands
The City of Toronto is in the midst of a review of its Official Plan and a municipal comprehensive review looking specifically at designated areas of employment in the City. On November 21, Planning and
Proposed Amendment to the Planning Act will Lead to More Delays
New Democratic Party MPP (Beaches–East York), Michael Prue introduced a bill to the Legislature to amend the Planning Act. If approved, Bill 144, Planning Amendment Act will more than double the time period for an
Caledon ats Crocker Motion
In a recent unreported decision won by Robert Richler of Davies Howe Partners LLP, the Small Claims Court re-affirmed the law regarding addition and substitution of parties in Small Claims Court proceedings, and awarded significant
Provincial Government Reviewing Land-Use Planning and Development Charges Systems
The Province of Ontario is currently conducting two consultations that will have significant impacts on the new housing and land development industry in the province of Ontario. The Provincial Government is engaging stakeholders across the province