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What the Team is Known For

Aird & Berlis offers significant expertise in assisting Indigenous clients with a wide variety of matters, including litigation, treaty negotiations and environmental agreements. Its lawyers offer further expertise in transactions, consultation and economic development matters involving Aboriginal groups. The firm enjoys a notable profile in Vancouver and Toronto.

Work Highlights

  • Aird & Berlis acted as legal counsel and provides negotiation advice to the MST Nations on all aspects of their work under the MST Protocol Agreement.

Strengths

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Aird & Berlis brings an invaluable combination of strategic thinking and guidance, legal counsel and capacity support. They have always consistently been available and prioritise our work.

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We are pleased with the Indigenous representation Aird & Berlis has and that it is a priority of theirs to hire Indigenous peoples.

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Aird & Berlis have the breadth and depth of knowledge of many different practice areas, so they help us in all sorts. They spin plates and keep them in the air.

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Aird & Berlis have a group with specific expertise on Métis rights and a wealth of experience in servicing a wide range of legal needs for their Métis government clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jason Madden
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Jason Madden
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Jason Madden operates an Indigenous law practice which encompasses litigation, treaty negotiation and consultation. He has a notable emphasis on representing Métis communities. Based in Aird & Berlis' Toronto office, he serves as co-leader of the firm's Indigenous group and has a practice which sees him act across Canada.

He has a long-term vision for how to deliver value to his clients over the coming years and decades.

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Robert Freedman
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Robert Freedman
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Robert Freedman is a Vancouver-based lawyer with a wealth of experience in Aboriginal law, including the negotiation of treaties and environmental agreements. He frequently advises clients from the energy and natural resources sectors through First Nation consultation processes.

He is an outstanding lawyer and certainly is one of the best negotiators.

Bob knows us and he takes the time to get to know us. He just does everything and is the first person I call. He has a passion and an understanding of what we fight for.

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Scott Smith
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Scott Smith
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Scott Smith has accrued a strong reputation for representing First Nations in disputes with provincial government. He is a Vancouver-based lawyer who also assists Indigenous clients with mergers and acquisitions as well as drafting legislation.

Scott has a keen legal mind and possesses high emotional intelligence. Scott has taken the time to learn about First Nation's culture to better understand the true spirit of our laws.

Scott is a rising star.

Scott is an exceptional strategic thinker, who takes innovative and creative approaches to achieve long-term solutions.

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Jason Madden
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Jason Madden
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Robert Freedman
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Robert Freedman
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Scott Smith
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Scott Smith
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