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Larry Innes

Larry Innes

Canada 2026

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Larry Innes is a partner at Olthuis, Kleer, Townshend LLP practicing in the area of Indigenous rights and environmental law. Larry has worked with First Nations on lands and resources issues for more than 25 years, and has developed extensive experience in the negotiation of impacts and benefits agreements, environmental assessment, co-management measures, self-government and treaty provisions.

He currently represents and advises Indigenous governments dealing with major mining, forestry and energy developments, and is also involved in several leading Indigenous conservation and land use planning initiatives across Canada.

Larry is called to the bar in Ontario, Alberta, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Newfoundland and Labrador. He holds a JD from the University of Victoria, a Masters in Environmental Studies from York University, and is a graduate of McMaster University’s Arts & Science Programme. He resides in Yellowknife.

Larry is listed as a “Most Frequently Recommended” lawyer in his field by Lexpert, Chambers Global, and Best Lawyers.

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General Business Law - Northern Canada and Arctic

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Larry Innes of Olthuis Kleer Townshend is renowned for his experience and activity within Aboriginal law in Northern Canada. With complementary expertise in environmental law, he is noted for his representation of First Nations in responding to mining, energy and forestry developments. He is based in Yellowknife but admitted to the Bars in Ontario, Alberta, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

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Larry Innes of Olthuis Kleer Townshend is experienced in acting for First Nations on mining, energy and forestry matters. Based in Yellowknife, he possesses extensive experience advising on impact and benefit agreements.

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  • Larry does very good work.

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Northern Canada and Arctic

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