Christel practices real estate litigation, with a particular focus on contract and commercial lease disputes, civil litigation, expropriation, land use planning law and professional negligence. Christel represents both municipalities and private landowners. Christel's practice encompasses a broad scope of real estate litigation work, including assisting in title investigation, ground lease negotiations and litigation drafting pleadings and engaging in settlement discussions. Over the last several years, Christel has been involved in the litigation of multiple, lengthy and complex cases at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (formerly the 0MB), Superior Court, the Court of Appeal for Ontario and before arbitration panels.
Christel Higgs
Awarded Practice Areas
Expropriation Law Municipal Law Real Estate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Expropriation Law Municipal Law Real Estate Law
Biography
Locations
Education
- University of Ottawa, LLB (cum laude), graduated 2006
- McMaster University, BA (with Distinction), graduated 2003
- McMaster University, Bachelor of Kinesiology (Hons), graduated 2002
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- Canadian Bar Association - Member
- International Right of Way Association - Member
- Ontario Bar Association - Member
- Ontario Expropriation Association - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 for work in:
- Expropriation Law
- Municipal Law
- Real Estate Law
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