Global Guide 2026 : Canada
Ranked Individuals
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Cassels Brock is a well-established law firm with a notable platform for the representation of mining and energy industry clients in relation to Aboriginal law issues. The team provides solid expertise advising on impact and benefit agreements and business transactions.
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Cassels continued to advise Metro Vancouver on its engagement with First Nations, as well as regulatory and environmental matters, in relation to its multibillion-dollar Northwest Langley Wastewater Treatment Plant project.
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Cassels is strong at creating a dedicated support team with consistency and effective delivery.
They are able to provide widely recognised experts in many areas of Indigenous law, but also to provide excellent support in other related areas like commercial law and litigation.
They are very responsive and always provide a value-added service.
The firm has expertise and is knowledgeable in a broad range of matters. It offers good knowledge of developments across Canada and experience on files in various provinces.
Cassels is very aware of regional standards and expectations.
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Tom is very knowledgeable in his field. He is very responsive and very aware of the politics and surrounding landscape.
Tom has worked on a variety of projects across the country. He is called in a number of provinces, so is able to tell us what the trends are everywhere, which is a huge asset for us.
Tom is extremely knowledgeable. He is probably THE expert in Canada on Aboriginal affairs. He is well-versed, knowledgeable and deals with things efficiently and quickly.
Tom brings practicality to difficult problems through his wealth of knowledge and expertise in the Aboriginal law area.
Tom is a legend. He has an incredible amount of experience and doesn't sugarcoat things and is willing to lay it all out on the line. He is responsive and willing to be a sounding board.
Sandra Gogal is a Toronto-based lawyer who is held in high regard for her work in the Aboriginal law space. Her practice includes advising on impact and benefit agreements, as well as other commercial agreements, in relation to the development of mining and hydroelectric projects.
Sandra is very well-regarded.
Sandra is a trusted adviser in Indigenous relations. We rely on her strategic perspectives and thinking about how to achieve what we want and the importance of our relationship with First Nations.
Sandra is a very strong Indigenous partner.
Jeremy is a very knowledgeable and practical lawyer in the energy regulatory area.
Jeremy demonstrates outstanding expertise and skill in navigating complex compliance matters.
Vancouver-based Arend Hoekstra demonstrates a robust expertise in advising clients on liaisons and negotiations with Indigenous communities relating to major infrastructure projects, as well as issues relating to impact benefit agreements, permits and regulatory compliance. His clients include companies from the energy and mining sectors, as well as government entities.
Arend is efficient, knowledgeable, good to deal with and reactive also.
Arend is extremely client-focused, very responsive and accommodating and has a very deep understanding of Indigenous law and the BC landscape.
Arend is very focused on results and ensuring that the problem and desired result are well defined. He applies creativity and diligence to developing and delivering on the strategy.
Arend is responsive, gives practical advice and really understands what the issues are on the client side. He also gives a perspective on the Indigenous side to help us frame our responses.
Arend provides sound, practical advice and is an excellent communicator.
Kinji Bourchier operates out of the law firm's Vancouver office, acting on litigation and advisory mandates concerning contaminated land, brownfield development and waste management sites.
Kinji is very responsive and ensures the matters we have with him are properly advanced. He makes sure I receive all the proper information.
Kinji is very knowledgeable and a great communicator.
Kinji is excellent to work with. He is very strategic and client goal-oriented.
Aboriginal Law
Aboriginal Law
Aboriginal Law
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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
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