Chris Barnett

Partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Chris Barnett is a distinguished partner in Osler’s Real Estate Group, specializing in administrative and regulatory law with a concentration on municipal and planning advice, environmental approvals, and expropriations. His expertise lies in providing both public and private sector clients with strategic counsel on navigating the various levels of approvals necessary for complex projects.

Chris offers comprehensive guidance on a wide spectrum of issues, including municipal governance, heritage conservation, growth management, cultural heritage, parkland dedication and valuations, employment land, and aggregate resource policies. He is well-versed in advising both landowners and authorities on expropriations under federal and provincial statutes.

His client base comprises large landowner groups, government entities, and individuals who rely on his expertise for development charges, cost-sharing matters, environmental assessment procedures, and understanding the impact of provincial policies and initiatives.

Chris frequently appears before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and municipal councils and has represented clients before the Environmental Review Tribunal, showcasing his extensive experience and commitment to legal excellence.

Year Call to Bar: 1996 (ON)

Phone: (416) 862-6651

Fax: (416) 862-6666

Email: [email protected]

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