Nikolas Koschany

First Year of Call
2024

Areas of Practice
Municipal Law

Description
An Associate in the Municipal, Planning & Land Development Practice Group and Expropriation Practice Group at WeirFoulds LLP, Nikolas Koschany specializes in land use planning, expropriation, municipal, and administrative law.

They advocate before the Ontario Divisional Court, the Ontario Land Tribunal, the Toronto Local Appeal Body, municipal councils, and committees of adjustment, securing planning approvals, gaining compensation on expropriation matters, and navigating appeals and judicial reviews under all planning and development legislation.

Nikolas is the newsletter editor for the Ontario Bar Association Municipal Law Section and frequently contributes articles and edits publications. Prior to joining WeirFoulds, they practised at a boutique law firm focused on land development and litigation. Their background as an urban planner, with over five years of experience in Canada and England, provides a comprehensive understanding of land development processes.

Committed to pro bono advocacy, Nikolas monitors municipal responses to homeless encampments and promotes the human rights of unhoused residents, contributing to policy advancements and heightened awareness of vulnerable communities.