Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 1
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Olthuis Kleer Townshend is a standout Toronto law firm with an impressive reputation and significant national reach in the area of Aboriginal law. It regularly represents First Nations clients in business law matters, including economic development and natural resources project work. The firm also advises on employment law, constitutional law, administrative legal procedures and self-governance, with a notable track record for handling Aboriginal and treaty rights litigation before all levels of court and regulatory tribunals. Its lawyers demonstrate considerable aptitude for counselling tribal councils in negotiations with provincial governments concerning major mining projects. They are supported by an additional office in Yellowknife.
Notable Practitioners
Larry Innes 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.
Nancy Kleer represents Indigenous clients in mining and mineral exploration matters. Based in Toronto, her work includes litigation support and negotiations, with further expertise in environmental protection and assessment.
Renée Pelletier is a Toronto-based lawyer who has a strong track record in representing Indigenous clients on environmental law and treaty rights litigation.
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Olthuis Kleer Townshend
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