Aboriginal Law

Former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Frank Iacobucci is an esteemed senior figure in the market. He is based in Toronto and has a wealth of experience advising the government on Indigenous matters wherein he often acts as a mediator, including major energy projects and modern treaty issues.

Frank is an excellent mediator and a pleasure to deal with.

Toronto-based Valerie Helbronner is sought after for her engagement with Indigenous groups on behalf of infrastructure project developers, with a significant emphasis on power projects.

Valerie is a committed and dedicated legal adviser who pays great attention to detail. She is also able to see the bigger picture and anticipate hurdles and risks.

Valerie is very well-rounded and responsive. She offers great insight and a challenging perspective as we consider Indigenous interactions.

Valerie understands the complex aspects of Indigenous partnerships and exercises good judgement. 

Toronto-based John Terry is adept at acting for natural resources and energy sector clients, as well as government entities, on arbitrations, mediations and other contentious matters involving Indigenous groups. He also advises on negotiations with Aboriginal groups relating to the development of projects.

He has extensive experience in Aboriginal dispute resolution matters.

John provides practical and business-oriented solutions.

Ryan Lax is a well regarded lawyer who enjoys a burgeoning reputation for his Indigenous law practice, acting for a range of public and private sector clients on their consultations with indigenous groups.

Ryan is very helpful in addressing Indigenous matters related to transactions.

Ryan applies an appropriate high-level strategic lens to files while also demonstrating an exceptionally strong grasp of the details.