Provided by Chris Roine
Indigenous Law
Corporate Commercial
Government & Public Sector
Energy – Power
Environmental
Chris has extensive experience representing business, government, and First Nations organizations on a range of partnerships, commercial arrangements, and governance matters.
As the western regional lead for our Indigenous Law Group, Chris works to build strategic and durable relationships between government, industry and Indigenous organizations.
Prior to joining BLG, Chris served as the Director General for the western negotiations branch of Crown-Indigenous Relations. In that role, he led a large team of federal negotiators at more than 60 sets of tables across British Columbia and the Yukon.
From 2014 to 2018 Chris was a senior counsel at BC Hydro, leading many different aspects of their First Nations engagement. From 2001 to 2014 Chris was in private practice where he represented dozens of Indigenous organizations on a range of matters including treaty negotiations, governance, lands and economic development, aboriginal rights and title, consultation & accommodation, and specific claims.
Provided by Chambers
Chris Roine has established himself as a go-to for representing clients in the real estate and energy sectors in their negotiations with Indigenous groups.
Provided by Chambers
Chris has a great deal of experience and practical application of his knowledge.
Chris was a pleasure to work with. He is very skilled in constitutional law and his advice was always clear, concise and easy to comprehend.
Chris' thoughtful approach is respected by the other side and has assisted us in navigating through difficult and complex negotiations.
Chris has a great deal of experience and practical application of his knowledge.
Chris was a pleasure to work with. He is very skilled in constitutional law and his advice was always clear, concise and easy to comprehend.
Chris' thoughtful approach is respected by the other side and has assisted us in navigating through difficult and complex negotiations.