Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026 
Brendan Ruddick is a Toronto-based lawyer at Loopstra Nixon LLP whose practice focuses on Municipal Law, land use planning, and development law. He advises public and private sector clients across Ontario, including municipalities, developers, corporations, public utilities, power generators, and individual property owners.
Brendan provides counsel on a wide range of municipal and planning matters, including development approvals, municipal governance, official plan and zoning by-law appeals, plans of subdivision, consents, condominium developments, minor variances, development charges, freedom of information matters, and municipal conflict of interest issues. He regularly represents clients before the Ontario Land Tribunal, the Toronto Local Appeal Body, committees of adjustment, and municipal councils.
His practice includes working with clients on residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects at various stages of the planning and approval process. Brendan assists clients in navigating municipal regulations, land use policies, and administrative procedures throughout Ontario.
Brendan earned his Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Political Science from Concordia University and obtained his law degree from the University of Toronto. He joined Loopstra Nixon LLP as a summer student in 2014, completed his articles with the firm in 2015–2016, and has practiced with the firm since his call to the Ontario bar in 2016.
Outside of his legal practice, Brendan enjoys travelling, baking, and spending time with his wife and daughter.
