Department profile
McMillan LLP

Aboriginal Law

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


McMillan LLP

Rankings

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Aboriginal Law - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

McMillan is frequently engaged by corporate clients, including major energy and infrastructure businesses, to advise on Indigenous law issues. The team advises on issues including Indigenous consultations, permitting, commercial agreements and litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • McMillan advised Copper Mountain Mining on environmental, regulatory and Indigenous negotiation matters relating to the expansion of its copper-gold mine.

Strengths

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  • McMillan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to issues. Where the team excels in particular is around translating complex issues into clear, practical business advice that is more easily understood and able to be executed upon.

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  • McMillan has the willingness to go above and beyond, understand the nuances of what we are trying to do, and offer different options and perspectives.

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  • The firm works hard to break down complex issues into lay terms that help us make quick and thoughtful decisions.

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  • The firm has excellent advisory capabilities and excellent relationships.

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  • The team has a deep knowledge of the legal aspects related to First Nations rights and interests.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Sharon Singh
    Band 2Sharon Singh

    Sharon Singh

    Vancouver-based Sharon Singh is reputed for her activity at the intersection of Aboriginal and environmental law, providing regulatory advice to her roster of natural resources and transportation sector clients. She also excels in advising the same clients on the Indigenous aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

    • Sharon is amazing at explaining complicated concepts and thinking through positioning strategically.
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    • She deeply understands our business and objectives and is always available to respond. She is a trusted adviser.

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    • Sharon has an innate ability to cut through issues to find solutions.

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  • Band 3Robin Junger
    Band 3Robin Junger

    Robin Junger

    Based in Vancouver and Calgary, Robin Junger advises on the Aboriginal law elements of acquisition transactions. He also has notable and complementary environmental law expertise.

    • Robin is superb. He is of the highest calibre for insight and clarity.

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    • Robin is a very trusted adviser and our first call on any significant issue.

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  • Band 4Radha Curpen
    Band 4Radha Curpen

    Radha Curpen

    Radha Curpen is frequently turned to for Aboriginal law matters and environmental and regulatory assessments in relation to major project developments and expansions. She is based in Vancouver.

    • Radha's client service is top notch.

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    • She is a facilitator at the provincial and federal levels with great knowledge of corporate players internationally as well.

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    • Radha is an ace. She is extremely knowledgeable and well connected. She is able to put a fine point on a topic and slice it like butter in an eloquent way such that when she speaks, people always listen.

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Ranked Individuals at McMillan LLP (3)

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