Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples - Nationwide - Canada
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What the Team is Known For
First Peoples Law is a strong Vancouver law firm with deep experience acting for Indigenous peoples across Canada. Its experience encompasses matters such as Aboriginal rights and title, as well as treaty rights, with further experience advising on impact and benefit agreements. The team also handles environmental assessments and acts on water and hydroelectric developments.
Notable practitioners
Vancouver-based Allan Donovan has a broad practice in the representation of Indigenous peoples, encompassing Aboriginal governance, litigation and rights and title. A respected lawyer in this space, he has extensive experience before the courts and the Indian Claims Commission.
Allan is an absolute champion of Indigenous people over the years; clients love him.
Bruce McIvor is based in First Peoples Law's Vancouver office. He regularly provides counsel to Indigenous clients on matters relating to Aboriginal title claims and treaty violations.
Bruce has a good relationship among the Indigenous communities. He is creative and has done a great job in teaching First Nations about development issues.
Kate Gunn is an increasingly well-recognised lawyer, who regularly assists Indigenous groups with treaty right matters. She is based in First People Law's Vancouver office.
Kate is really smart. She's great at research and helping to frame arguments.
Kate is a great lawyer.
