Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples - Nationwide - Canada
What the Team is Known For
First Peoples Law is a strong Vancouver law firm with deep experience acting for Indigenous peoples across Canada. Its experience encompasses matters such as Aboriginal rights and title, as well as treaty rights, with further experience advising on impact and benefit agreements. The team also handles environmental assessments and acts on water and hydroelectric developments.
Notable Practitioners
Vancouver-based Allan Donovan has a broad practice in the representation of Indigenous peoples, encompassing Aboriginal governance, litigation and rights and title. A respected lawyer in this space, he has extensive experience before the courts and the Indian Claims Commission.
Bruce McIvor is an adept lawyer based in Vancouver. He regularly provides counsel to Indigenous clients on matters relating to Aboriginal title claims and treaty violations.
Kate Gunn is an increasingly well recognised lawyer who regularly assists Indigenous groups withtreaty right matters. She is based in Vancouver.