Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples

Mandell Pinder is a stellar Vancouver law firm with a long history of representing Aboriginal peoples in a broad variety of matters relating to title and treaty rights, land and natural resources and business development. The team offers advice on consultation and accommodation as well as reconciliation agreements, and also provides counsel to Aboriginal governments on finance, taxation and employment. The group is experienced in handling joint ventures between First Nations and investors in the real estate sector, in addition to possessing significant experience before various trial and appellate courts across the country, as well as the Supreme Court of Canada. Its disputes experience also includes a strong emphasis on ADR, including advising on inter-tribal disputes.

Rosanne Kyle is a highly respected lawyer in the Aboriginal law space who is based in Vancouver and has substantial regulatory and litigation experience. She represents First Nations clients before environmental assessment panels and regulatory bodies.

Vancouver-based Brenda Gaertner acts for clients such as First Nations governments, providing counsel on economic development and Aboriginal title and rights. She is further experienced in natural resource management.