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Torys fields a highly regarded Aboriginal law practice from its office in Toronto. The firm's lawyers are well versed in regulatory matters and corporate transactions involving Indigenous-owned entities. Furthermore, the team excels in advising its clients on consultations with Aboriginal groups. Its clients include both government entities and private clients in the energy, mining, and oil and gas sectors.
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Torys advised Exchange Income Corporation on its acquisition of Bradley Air Services, operating as Canadian North, from Makivvik Corporation and Inuvialuit Development Corporation for CAD205 million.
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The entire Torys team is incredibly detail-oriented. They have a thorough understanding of our business and offer creative, solution-oriented advice that fits into our company's overall strategic vision.
Torys' lawyers listen to their clients and support their needs. The firm continues to provide excellent support and stays current with evolving legal changes in the industry.
The team is responsive, always meets our objectives and goes above and beyond with practical advice.
Torys has a strong understanding of the subject matter and an ability to take legal precedent and practically apply it to the situation to find acceptable business solutions.
The Torys team is a pleasure to work with and adds clear value on sophisticated Aboriginal law matters.
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As a former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, Frank Iacobucci is a highly esteemed senior figure in the market. He is based in Torys' Toronto office 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.
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.
She's extremely responsive and provides good service. Valerie has a willingness to learn and to think outside the box, and is open to challenges.
She brings deep experience and strategic insights.
Valerie provides excellent support, is knowledgeable and gets the appropriate resources involved when necessary.
Valerie has a very strong understanding of all aspects of our business.
She is an awesome adviser.
Jeremy Barretto is an adept lawyer based in the firm's Calgary and Vancouver offices. He demonstrates significant capabilities in acting for clients in the energy, oil and gas, and mining sectors on their negotiations and agreements with Indigenous communities. He also has notable strength in advising clients on environmental assessments.
He gives incredible support and allows for confidence in decisions.
Jeremy is incredibly responsive.
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.
John brings confidence and sophistication to files, and inspires complete and well-earned trust that we are in good hands.
John Terry is excellent support on litigation and strategic advice.
John Terry has great intellect and a strategic approach.
He is excellent at guiding strategy and helps position matters for successful outcomes.
Michael Fortier is a trusted adviser on complex Indigenous matters, particularly involving developing and permitting projects. He is based in Torys' Toronto office.
Michael is experienced and knowledgeable on the issues being dealt with.
Michael provides practical, strategic advice and delivers clear, actionable guidance which makes him a trusted adviser on sophisticated Indigenous matters.
He has a high level of competence and awareness.
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. He is based in Torys' Toronto office.
His advice is always practical, sophisticated and tailored.
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