LAWYER PROFILE

Arend Hoekstra

Global 2026

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Aboriginal Law

Canada

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Practice Areas

Focused on resource and project development - and related economic opportunities - for corporate, Indigenous, and government clients. Provides advice on resource and project development; commercial negotiations and agreements; impact benefit agreements; duty to consult; project-related environmental & regulatory matters; litigation, including judicial review proceedings; and use of reserve lands. Called in British Columbia, Northwest Territories, and Ontario. Arend is also a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and was formerly as Senior Advisor (Finance) with a major international mining company.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Aboriginal Law - Canada

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Vancouver-based Arend Hoekstra demonstrates a robust expertise in advising clients on liaisons and negotiations with Indigenous communities relating to major infrastructure projects, as well as issues relating to impact benefit agreements, permits and regulatory compliance. His clients include companies from the energy and mining sectors, as well as government entities.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Arend is efficient, knowledgeable, good to deal with and reactive also.
Aboriginal LawChambers Global Guide
Arend is extremely client-focused, very responsive and accommodating and has a very deep understanding of Indigenous law and the BC landscape.
Aboriginal LawChambers Global Guide
Arend is very focused on results and ensuring that the problem and desired result are well defined. He applies creativity and diligence to developing and delivering on the strategy.
Aboriginal LawChambers Global Guide
Arend is responsive, gives practical advice and really understands what the issues are on the client side. He also gives a perspective on the Indigenous side to help us frame our responses.
Aboriginal LawChambers Global Guide
Arend provides sound, practical advice and is an excellent communicator.
Aboriginal LawChambers Global Guide