Our lawyers have acted for individual landowners, developers, corporations and investors in connection with a wide range of municipal issues, real estate development disputes and expropriation claims.  Rose LLP's municipal law, land development and expropriation practice helps parties navigate these challenges with confidence.

Municipal Law, Zoning and Land Development

Land owners and real estate developers face unique challenges in respect of land development. With undertakings ranging from large-scale industrial or mixed-use developments, to sensitive infill projects or the preservation of neighbourhoods, navigating the complexities of local regulations, contract interpretation issues, restrictive covenants and land use disputes can be daunting.  

We have extensive experience in real estate development law, with a deep understanding of land use and environmental approvals, as well as contract interpretation issues.  Our lawyers also have significant experience in municipal law, and regularly act for land owners and real estate developers to assist with all aspects of the planning process, including applications for development permits, subdivision, public hearings, appeals, responding to neighbouring development applications, and defending enforcement of planning rules and regulations.  To that end, our lawyers have appeared before numerous administrative tribunals and all levels of court in Alberta.

Expropriation Claims

We have extensive experience acting for claimants seeking fair and full compensation for expropriation and constructive takings, including proceedings before the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (formerly the Land Compensation Board). We have represented clients seeking compensation for expropriations by the City of Calgary and the Province of Alberta, as well as other entities.

Our litigation team is well-versed in the legislative framework governing these types of claims. We have acted in respect of many different types of property and business interests, including expropriations involving complex property valuation issues and disputes over entitlement to expropriate.