Aboriginal Law
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
Email address
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+1 403 298 3649Chambers Review
Bennett Jones advises energy industry clients on their Aboriginal law interests, primarily in relation to large project development and regulatory matters. The firm's experience encompasses provincial and federal pipeline projects, LNG and mining work, and transportation infrastructure. Its Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto lawyers also offer considerable strength in litigation relating to Aboriginal rights. In addition, the team often represents government clients and possesses complementary expertise in environmental law.
Work Highlights
- Bennett Jones advised Global Container Terminalson its engagement with over 54 Indigenous Nations in relation to its proposed expansion of its Deltaport Container Terminal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team offers great service and speedy responses."
"Bennett Jones is very knowledgeable and experienced."
"Bennet Jones' counsel is very strong in this area, particularly with respect to the complexities and unique challenges in the context of British Columbia's Aboriginal law."
"Bennett Jones understands and appreciates the needs of its clients and responds accordingly."
"The team members bring depth and breadth of expertise and experience to their practice, as well as a collaborative approach that makes them effective in this area of practice."
"The team offers great service and speedy responses."
"Bennett Jones is very knowledgeable and experienced."
"Bennet Jones' counsel is very strong in this area, particularly with respect to the complexities and unique challenges in the context of British Columbia's Aboriginal law."
"Bennett Jones understands and appreciates the needs of its clients and responds accordingly."
"The team members bring depth and breadth of expertise and experience to their practice, as well as a collaborative approach that makes them effective in this area of practice."
Notable Practitioners
David Bursey has a strong reputation in Aboriginal law matters, frequently representing natural resource clients before administrative tribunals and provincial and federal courts. Based in Vancouver, he offers expertise in the handling of negotiations for various agreements in connection with major project development.
"David is an exceptional lawyer. He is practical, experienced and thoughtful."