Partner with extensive experience advising industry proponents and governments on Aboriginal law matters across Canada, including Aboriginal rights and title, the duty to consult, the negotiation and implementation of agreements with Indigenous groups, and litigation and dispute resolution. Previously served as a Ministerial Special Representative for the federal government on consultation and accommodation and has acted as counsel in matters relating to Aboriginal rights and title, the duty to consult, and revenue sharing arrangement disputes.
McCarthy Tétrault
The group at McCarthy Tétrault is regularly retained to advise on the duty to consult, Aboriginal and treaty rights, risk management, the assessment of right assertions, the financing of Indigenous owned projects and matters arising from the Indian Act. Litigation is a noted strength of the group, and it is equally active on injunctions and disputes relating to revenue sharing agreements. Toronto-based practice co-head Bryn Gray specializes in both advisory and contentious matters. Co-leading alongside him, Daniel Bornstein majors on commercial, aboriginal and environmental matters. Partner Selina Lee-Andersen left the firm in January 2023.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Key clients
- Newcrest Mining
- Vale Canada
- CN Rail
- Enbridge Pipelines
- Foran Mining
- Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
- J.D. Irving
- Bruce Power
- Metrolinx
- Hydro One
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bryn Gray, Daniel Bornstein