Aboriginal Law - Representation of Indigenous Peoples - Nationwide - Canada
What the Team is Known For
Ratcliff offers a broad range of services to Aboriginal clients. The firm regularly provides assistance with constitutional law, economic development, and Aboriginal rights and land claims, offering expertise in treaty negotiation, closing and implementation, particularly in British Columbia. It also has significant experience representing First Nations clients and First Nations-owned companies in civil litigation involving a range of issues from contracts to property and governance, as well as advising on business planning, structuring and acquisitions.
Strengths
"Ratcliff is always very responsive to my needs."
"Ratcliff has a great team that is very motivated and experienced."
Work Highlights
Ratcliff assisted Stz’uminus First Nation and its economic development entity, Coast Salish Development Corporation, with opposing an injunction to delay the implementation of its Reconciliation Agreement.
Notable Practitioners
Gregory McDade KC focuses his practice on First Nation disputes across Canada, with particular emphasis on resource projects. Based in Vancouver, he is well versed handling impact benefit and implementation agreements and consultations on behalf of First Nation-led organisations.
