About
Will is a lawyer with expertise in Municipal Law, Land Use Planning, Land Development, and Conservation matters gained from years of experience in private practice and in the public sector. Whether you need strategic advice related to a development or conservation project, the preparation of complex development agreements, with general municipal law, or with advocacy before approval authorities or Tribunals, Will has the experience to assist.
Areas of Practice
Municipal Law
Advising the public and private sectors in the highly regulated and complex field of Municipal Law. Expertise in general municipal governance, drafting and review of contracts, licensing, short term rentals, and the preparation of by-laws, policies and procedures.
Land Use Planning
Advocacy and advice before Municipal approval authorities and the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding Official Plans, Zoning By-laws, Subdivision, Consents, Minor Variances and all manner of land use planning issue.
Land Development
Will can assist clients in the both the private and public sector navigate the approvals process through to building permit and beyond; including the drafting and review of development agreements, the negotiation and execution of servicing and front-ending agreements and the fulfillment and clearance of Draft Plan Conditions. Will can also offer strategic advice on public engagement campaigns and public relations related to development projects.
Will represents landowners and Land Trusts across Canada in meeting their land conservation goals. Will can assist in the preparation of Conservation Easement Agreements and Covenants, in certifying land under the Federal Ecological Gifts Program, and in advising on the tax advantages of donating environmentally significant lands.
Land Conservation
Short Term Accommodation
Will has extensive experience in the world of Short Term Accommodations and can assist Municipalities in all aspects of STA regulation, including designing regulatory/licensing systems, drafting by-laws, policies and procedures, implementing a management program, and advising on enforcement options.
Get in Touch
Phone: 705 441 0054
Email: will@willthomson.ca
Mail: PO Box 314. Collingwood PO Main, ON. L9Y3Z7