Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 1
About
Provided by JFK Law LLP
JFK Law LLP is a national firm specializing in Aboriginal law with representation of Indigenous clients. Its Purpose is to relentlessly pursue justice and self-determination for Indigenous People. It is well known and recognized for successfully taking on complex legal matters for its clients.
JFK Law specializes in:
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Experienced litigators with extensive courtroom experience who focus on finding a solution that achieves client goals that are cost-effective and maintains healthy long-term relationships.
- Consultation and Accommodation: Providing strategic advice and representation in all aspects of the Crown’s duty to consult and accommodate.
- Regulatory Review: Helping communities respond to referrals for projects in their traditional territories, representing communities through environmental assessment and other regulatory review processes.
- Treaty and Related Negotiations: Working closely with several First Nations at different stages of the Treaty process, and with many First Nations engaged in other complex negotiations related to land, governance and resources.
- Impact Benefit Agreements: Advising on negotiating fair and equitable IBAs with proponents interested in developing in client territories.
- Commercial Agreements: Ensuring negotiated agreements provide the best value for the client in a manner that ensures the client received benefits equal to a fair share of the commercial value of the project having their support.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- JFK Law is assisting the Six Nations of the Grand River with litigation relating to the establishment and loss of the Haldimand Tract reserve.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"JFK does a phenomenal job attending to complex and often urgent matters."
"JFK handles several complex litigation matters with skills and judgment."
"There is someone at the team for every role and they are all dedicated from the starting line."
"JFK does a phenomenal job attending to complex and often urgent matters."
"JFK handles several complex litigation matters with skills and judgment."
"There is someone at the team for every role and they are all dedicated from the starting line."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Janes KC is regarded as a leading figure in the representation of Aboriginal groups. Operating out of the firm's Victoria and Vancouver offices, his expertise encompasses Aboriginal title and rights cases and litigation matters.
Karey Brooks is an adept lawyer based in Vancouver who is particularly adept in representing First Nations. Her work often includes treaty infringement cases and negotiations relating to the construction and development of industrialprojects.
"Karey is not only a phenomenal litigator but also brilliant in her work with First Nations."
Tim Dickson is a Vancouver-based lawyer who is widely considered in the market to be a rising star in acting for First Nations. He is an experienced litigatorand also engages in negotiations with federal and provincialgovernment entities, often concerning the Indigenous impactsof transportation, mining and oil and gas projects.
Ranked Lawyers at
JFK Law LLP
Nationwide - Canada
Members
Provided by JFK Law LLP
Brock Roe
Claire Truesdale
Erin Thomson-Leach
Jeff Langlois
Mark Gustafson
Sara Mainville