Lawson Lundell LLP, General Business Law

About

Provided by Lawson Lundell LLP

We understand the challenges and opportunities that operating in the North presents. The region’s vast geography, seasonal constraints, significant impact of settled and unsettled land claims, and important intersections with government bodies and agencies make the northern territories a unique climate in which to do business. Our full service northern legal team has the knowledge and the deep commitment necessary to help our clients achieve success in the North.

The northern regulatory landscape is complex. Settled and pending land claim agreements of Inuit, Métis and other Aboriginal groups must be respected and understood. These factors together with the heightened importance of logistical planning mean proponents and government agencies require timely, cost effective and practical legal advice. We bring our local knowledge as well as the full resources of our firm to support clients’ business needs and major project development in northern Canada.

Our broad northern experience includes matters involving:

Project development, land tenure, environmental regulation and Aboriginal law and related economic development issues including benefit agreements and litigation
Government relations and legislative review
Securities and financing
Labour and employment
Pensions and employee benefits
Tax (personal and business tax, including property tax)

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Northern Canada and Arctic

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Lawson Lundell is a Vancouver-headquartered law firm with a well-established Yellowknife presence. The practice is noted for the depth of its experience across the Northwest Territories, the Yukon and Nunavut, acting for a number of long-term clients from both the private and public sectors. Such clients include mining companies, Aboriginal organisations, regulatory agencies and government bodies. The team possesses deep expertise in administrative and constitutional law, as well as labour and employment and project development North of 60. The firm advises on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters and related litigation and arbitration, and provides ongoing regulatory guidance in relation to high-profile mining projects throughout the Arctic.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Lawson Lundell LLP

Lawson Lundell LLP represented Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation in a series of regulatory hearings concerning the Mary River Project, one of the largest, multi-billion mining developments in Canada.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

It's been fantastic working with Lawson Lundell. They are receptive, ready to offer help and guidance and have exceeded our expectations in terms of client service.