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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Aboriginal Law

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada

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What sets McCarthy Tétrault apart from other firms is our holistic approach and broad experience in Aboriginal law and policy that enables us to help clients successfully navigate the many challenges in this area. We do not just advise on the law. We use our experience and knowledge to provide practical advice that is focused on achieving clients’ objectives.

Our significant and unique experience in working for both business enterprises and First Nations, provides us with an exclusive understanding of both sides to these transactions while creating an atmosphere of trust and respect that helps to unlock economic opportunities.

Our lawyers have been involved in leading edge transactions where Aboriginal groups are partners in major infrastructure projects and are developed from the outset to provide substantive economic partnering opportunities. Our work in Aboriginal law is truly nationwide, with active files throughout Canada and in all sectors including mining, exploration, electrical transmission, pipelines, renewable energy, non-renewable energy and infrastructure development.

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Aboriginal Law - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
McCarthy Tétrault offers notable expertise in Aboriginal law across Canada, advising on infrastructure development on reserve lands, as well as issues relating to consultation and accommodation. The firm acts for large business clients, as well as all levels of government, with a focus on the mining and energy sectors. It has significant expertise in litigation, including before the Supreme Court of Canada.
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Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tétrault defended J.D. Irving in an appeal concerning an Aboriginal title claim to privately owned land.

Strengths

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  • McCarthy Tétrault demonstrates fantastic attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

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  • The firm is skilled at communicating complex legal issues to clients and is very quick to analyse and communicate complex matters.

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  • The team provides expert advice on very complex matters, with fantastic service.

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  • McCarthy Tétrault delivers timely and efficient support, consistently providing prompt, well-coordinated responses.

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  • McCarthy Tétrault provides clear answers and explanations that can be understood. They provide not just legal advice, but business-oriented advice as well.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bryn Gray KC
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    Bryn Gray KC

    Bryn Gray co-leads McCarthy Tétrault's Aboriginal law group from the Toronto office and advises clients from a range of sectors including energy and natural resources, handling consultation and disputes with Aboriginal groups.

    • Bryn is very calm and thorough, has vast knowledge of his field and makes us very confident in the advice we are receiving.

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    • Not only is Bryn a leading expert on Aboriginal law, he is also very responsive and extremely knowledgeable.

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    • Bryn brings a lot of experience, engagement and expertise. He is fantastic.

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    • Bryn is an expert who understands our business.

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  • Michael Rosenberg
    Michael Rosenberg

    Michael Rosenberg

    Michael Rosenberg advises an array of Indigenous clients on significant class actions.

    • He is outstanding.

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    • Michael is an exceptionally gifted litigator.

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    • He is a very respectful and knowledgeable lawyer.

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    • Michael is an absolute pleasure to work with. His expertise, skills in argument and statesmanlike diplomacy are, quite frankly, next level.

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  • Daniel Bornstein
    Daniel Bornstein

    Daniel Bornstein

    Daniel Bornstein is noted for his Aboriginal law expertise, in which he frequently handles consultations, environmental assessments and negotiations with Indigenous groups, often in relation to significant mining project developments. He co-leads the firm's Aboriginal law group and is based in Toronto.

    • I rate the work of Dan highly. He brings knowledge, experience and dedication to the role.

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    • Daniel Bornstein is a standout lawyer in his field.

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    • Dan is very well regarded in Canada.

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    • Dan's experience and expertise in Aboriginal law matters is second to none. He provides practical and commercial advice and is a trusted adviser.

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  • Terri-Lee Oleniuk
    Terri-Lee Oleniuk

    Terri-Lee Oleniuk

    Terri-Lee Oleniuk is based in the firm's Calgary office and focuses her practice on regulatory, environmental and Indigenous law issues involving major energy projects.

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