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Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples | Canada

Nationwide - Canada

Firms operating in this area advise First Nations and Aboriginal groups as well as private companies or government clients in their dealings with First Nations. In the USA, gaming law and regulatory work as well as casino development have traditionally been key areas of this market; in Canada this section includes a strong emphasis on energy project development and consultation and accommodation processes. There is also a growing emphasis on economic development and business transactions involving First Nations. Chambers Canada ranks firms who act exclusively for First Nations in a separate subtable.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1
  1. JFK Law LLP
    JFK Law LLP 6 Years Ranked
  2. Olthuis Kleer Townshend
  3. Ratcliff LLP
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Band 2
  1. Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
    Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP 6 Years Ranked
  2. Miller Titerle + Company LLP
    Miller Titerle + Company LLP 6 Years Ranked
  3. DGW Law Corporation
  4. First Peoples Law
  5. Mandell Pinder LLP
  6. Pape Salter Teillet Barristers and Solicitors
  7. Woodward & Company
3
Band 3
  1. MLT Aikins LLP
  2. Nahwegahbow Corbiere Genoodmagejig Barristers & Solicitors

All Departments profiles

1
Band 1
  1. JFK Law LLP
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    JFK Law LLP
    Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
    2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    JFK Law is a top-tier Aboriginal and constitutional law firm with a sterling reputation in BC, as well as in Alberta, Ontario and the Yukon. The firm provides a full range of legal services to First Nations, Indian bands and individuals, offering notable expertise in relation to modern treaty negotiations and the duty to consult during energy and natural resources projects, as well as Charter litigation, and is highly regarded for its experience before the Supreme Court. The team also advises on First Nations economic development and governance structures.
  2. Olthuis Kleer Townshend
    Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
    2024 | Band 1
  3. Ratcliff LLP
    Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
    2
    Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
    Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Gowling WLG houses an impressive Aboriginal law team that offers assistance to clients including several First Nations from its offices across Canada, most notably from Ottawa and Vancouver. The group's counsel spans a range of areas including treaty and inherent rights, duty to consult and impact benefit agreements, self-government and economic development. Working collaboratively with colleagues in the energy, infrastructure and mining fields, the group also has substantial experience representing private industry and project proponents in their dealings with Aboriginal communities. The firm's work has also involved matters concerning Aboriginal rights and title in Newfoundland and Labrador. The team is active assisting First Nations organisations as project proponents in the renewable energy space.
  2. Miller Titerle + Company LLP
    2
    Miller Titerle + Company LLP
    Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Miller Titerle + Company is a dynamic Vancouver-based business law firm with a strong focus on the economic development of First Nations. The team offers support across the full range of Aboriginal issues, including project development, governance, rights and title, family, employment, real estate and environmental law. It demonstrates considerable aptitude for leveraging the multidisciplinary strengths of its team to offer sound commercial support, including joint venture mandates. The firm is also involved in advising on government-to-government agreements, including resource revenue sharing agreements and reconciliation actions.
  3. DGW Law Corporation
    Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
    2024 | Band 2
  4. First Peoples Law
    Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
    2024 | Band 2
  5. Mandell Pinder LLP
    Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
    2024 | Band 2
  6. Pape Salter Teillet Barristers and Solicitors
    Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
    2024 | Band 2
  7. Woodward & Company
    Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. MLT Aikins LLP
    Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
    2024 | Band 3
  2. Nahwegahbow Corbiere Genoodmagejig Barristers & Solicitors
    Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
    2024 | Band 3