DEPARTMENT PROFILE

DGW Law Corporation

Aboriginal Law

1 ranked lawyersBand 2Nationwide - CanadaCanada 2021 View ranking table

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What the team is known for

Victoria-based firm with a strong presence in Western and Northern Canada, offering First Nations, Inuit and Métis clients a wide range of services within the areas of litigation, economic development and negotiations with government. Also provides advice in relation to band management, reorganisation and governance. Offers further expertise in a range of on-reserve economic development matters, including land claim disputes. Experience also includes negotiating government-to-government agreements.

Notable practitioners

Christopher Devlin acts for a variety of Indigenous groups on negotiations and litigation. He has experience representing his clients in multiparty agreements, and is highlighted by market commentators for the strength of his business sense.