Neil Smiley

Neil M. Smiley is recognized for his adept handling of intricate real estate transactions, melding his considerable expertise in both commercial real estate and planning and development law. He offers comprehensive advice on buying, financing, leasing, and selling real property. Beyond transactions, Neil skillfully navigates the complex web of approvals and entitlements necessary from government authorities for property development and value enhancement.

He also extends corporate support across all real estate dealings, including the crafting of joint ventures, co-ownerships, and partnership agreements, alongside negotiating easements and government development agreements. Neil's mastery further spans municipal planning and development law, aiding clients in elevating real estate value through securing various development approvals, from severances and variances to zoning amendments. When necessary, he represents clients in appeals, bringing cases before the Ontario Land Tribunal and other local appeal bodies.

Neil's involvement in land assemblies and projects within the hospital, institutional, and energy sectors, showcases his over three-decade-long expertise in navigating property regulations, site selections, and the approval/appeal processes.

Before embarking on his legal path, Neil's career as an urban planner in a former Toronto municipality enriches his legal counsel with invaluable planning insights and connections. This unique background allows him to offer enhanced advice, bridging his extensive legal knowledge with practical planning experience.

His educational credentials include a specialized course in Corporate Real Estate Finance from NACORE Capstone, an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours) in Urban Planning from the University of Waterloo.

Neil's professional affiliations are extensive, including membership in the Canadian Bar Association, the Ontario Bar Association's Municipal Law Section, and the University of Waterloo Planning Alumni of Toronto. He is also a part of the Pragma Council, engaging with Ontario's leading planning experts. These affiliations not only highlight his commitment to his field but also his involvement in community and professional development within the real estate and planning sectors.