Bridget Gilbride
Canada Guide 2025
Band 4 : Aboriginal Law
Band 4
About
Provided by Bridget Gilbride
Practice Areas
Bridget Gilbride is a partner in our Vancouver office. She is an experienced litigator focused on Indigenous legal issues and environmental law. Bridget advises on permitting, environmental assessments, and Indigenous and Aboriginal legal issues such as the duty to consult, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and section 35 of the Constitution. Bridget’s core focus is advising clients advancing projects, through provincial and federal approval processes, and representing them in regulatory hearings and litigation. She has acted as counsel at all levels of court in British Columbia, Yukon, and the Federal Court, as well as at the Supreme Court of Canada and numerous administrative tribunals.
Chambers Review
Canada
Bridget Gilbride is held in high esteem for her Indigenous law practice, which features particular expertise in litigation surrounding commercial and regulatory issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bridget offers deep understanding and thoughtful guidance impacting long-term matters."
"She is extremely smart, insightful and excellent at navigating relationships."
"She is dynamic, knowledgeable and fearless."
"Bridget offers deep understanding and thoughtful guidance impacting long-term matters."
"She is extremely smart, insightful and excellent at navigating relationships."
"She is dynamic, knowledgeable and fearless."