Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
About
Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP
Our Indigenous Practice Group supports and advises our clients in navigating modern Aboriginal law across Canada from ensuring consultation obligations owing to Indigenous peoples are met to putting in place equity, partnership and business arrangements that advance reconciliation. We strive to find mutually agreeable, durable and ‘win-win’ solutions for our clients. We also support our Indigenous clients in advancing, revitalizing and implementing their inherent rights and jurisdiction and legal orders, as Indigenous law.
Learn more about our firm's Indigenous Practice Group here: https://www.airdberlis.com/what-we-do/expertise/service/indigenous
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Aird & Berlis offers significant expertise in assisting Indigenous clients with a wide variety of matters, including litigation, treaty negotiations and environmental agreements. Its lawyers offer further expertise in transactions, consultation and economic development matters involving Aboriginal groups. The firm enjoys a notable profile in Vancouver and Toronto.
Notable Practitioners
Jason Madden operates an Indigenous law practice which encompasses litigation, treaty negotiation and consultation. He has a notable emphasis on representing Métis communities. Based in Toronto, he serves as co-leader of the firm's Indigenous group and has a practice which sees him act across Canada.
Robert Freedman is a Vancouver-based lawyer with a wealth of experience in Aboriginal law, including the negotiation of treaties and environmental agreements. He frequently advises clients from the energy and natural resources sectors through First Nation consultation processes. He joined Aird & Berlis in July 2024.
Scott Smith has accrued a strong reputation for representing First Nations in disputes with provincial government. He is a Vancouver-based lawyer who also assists Indigenous clients with mergers and acquisitions as well as drafting legislation. He joined Aird & Berlis in July 2024.
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