A new law office has opened in Kingston, headed by former city solicitor Jenna Morley.
Etobicoke-based Loopstra Nixon LLP announced Monday that it has expanded into Kingston, representing “the continuation of the firm’s strategic plan to grow its footprint to serve clients throughout the province and across the country” and solidifying its presence in Eastern Ontario.
The firm advises Canadian landowners, developers and municipalities on municipal, land use planning and development law matters.
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As the former city solicitor and director of legal services for the City of Kingston, Morley has experience with land use planning and development matters, including Planning Act applications and approvals, development agreements, land acquisitions, and Ontario Land Tribunal appeals.
Morley also has private practice experience as a commercial leasing lawyer, advising commercial, retail, office and industrial landlords and tenants on a range of commercial leasing matters, including the negotiation of property-related agreements, such as property management, telecommunications, licence and building services agreements.
“Being part of the growth of such a respected law firm in my hometown is a dream come true and I look forward to contributing to its success,” said Morley in a news release.
“We are thrilled to bring Jenna on board — she’s a respected municipal lawyer with a laudable career history and the skillset to provide top-tier advice to clients regarding municipal, land use planning and development law matters,” said Quinto Annibale, chair of the firm’s municipal, land use planning and development law group.
Loopstra Nixon was founded in 1973 and has grown to more than 100 lawyers. In 2023, it celebrated its 50th anniversary in Etobicoke, where its head office is located. The firm also operates offices in downtown Toronto, Vaughan, Ottawa, Kingston and Newmarket, as well as U.S. satellite offices in Buffalo, N.Y. and New York City.
