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Dentons

Aboriginal Law

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


Dentons

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Aboriginal Law - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Dentons provides advice to companies from the energy, forestry, transportation and mining sectors on a wide range of issues relating to Aboriginal project development. Its Indigenous law group leverages the firm's national and international presence to provide an integrated Aboriginal, environmental and regulatory law perspective, with areas of expertise including land claims, treaty rights, benefits and access agreements, and related litigation. The group is well known for its experience in relation to large-scale pipeline and LNG matters. The department has a particularly strong presence in Montréal, with additional capacity in Calgary and Vancouver.

Notable practitioners

Calgary-based Laura Estep and Montréal-based Alexandre-Philippe Avard are key contacts at the firm.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons was retained by Cenovus in Alberta Energy Regulator Proceeding 379, which considered applications by Westbrick Energy and Saturn Oil & Gas to drill and hydraulicly fracture wells in proximity to the Brazeau Dam.

Strengths

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  • Dentons are a strong team in multiple disciplines across Canada. They provide excellent service and level of responsiveness.

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  • Dentons are always available for meetings, even with very short notice. They get back to us very quickly and in a timely manner, with complete and detailed answers to the questions or requests made.

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  • Dentons provided a world-class experience, including being up to date on industry developments as they happen.

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  • The depth of department is remarkable, on the spectrum from regulatory to Indigenous relations.

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