Christel Higgs

Christel Higgs

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
Awarded Practice Areas
Expropriation Law Municipal Law Real Estate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Expropriation Law Municipal Law Real Estate Law
Christel Higgs
Christel Higgs
Toronto, ON
Works at
Mathany & Higgs Law

2 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

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.

Works at
Mathany & Higgs Law

2 Best Lawyers awards

Mathany & Higgs Law logo

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

  • Ontario, 2007

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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