Indigenous law

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

The expertise of the practice group at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP takes in litigation, M&A transactions, project and real estate financing and tax work. The team is regularly called upon by natural resources players, developers of pipelines, LNG and energy projects and consumer goods companies operating in First Nation territories, as well as First Nations governing bodies and First Nation-owned businesses. Vancouver-based Roy Millen and Sam Adkins share leadership of the department. Millen specializes in Indigenous rights, commercial litigation and international trade matters. Adkins, for his part, routinely assists natural resource-sector clients with Indigenous consultation, negotiation and regulatory matters. Also noted are Calgary-based Terri-Lee Oleniuk (regulatory, environmental and Indigenous law issues); and Vancouver-based Rochelle Collette, who is the key associate-level contact.

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Key clients

NexGen Energy
Seabridge Gold
BC Treaty Commission
Fission Uranium
Teck Resources
CB Powerline
Conuma Resources
Denison Mines
Ashcroft Terminal
Burgundy Diamond Mines

Work highlights

Acted for NexGen Energy in its Rook I uranium project in northern Saskatchewan.
Acted for Teck Resources in Indigenous negotiations and litigation regarding one of its open-pit mines.
Acted for Seabridge Gold in its engagement with five Indigenous groups as part of the environmental assessment and permitting processes for a proposed gold-copper mine.

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