Bennett Jones LLP‘s practice group frequently assists corporate clients with the negotiation of agreements with Indigenous groups relating to communications, benefits sharing and joint economic ventures, as well as handling related disputes. In addition, the team advises Indigenous groups on land and resource development policies, wealth management and internal governance mandates. Vancouver-based David Bursey and Sharon Singh specialize in regulatory, environmental, governance and infrastructure work and share leadership of the department. Also in Vancouver, environmental practice co-head Radha Curpen is noted for her work in the Indigenous law space.
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Key clients
- ATCO
- Global Container Terminals
- Kissner Group
- Brookfield Renewable Partners
- All Nations Cannabis
- Mining Associations (Mining Association of British Columbia and Association of Mineral Exploration)
- Canadian Pacific Railway Company
- Transportation Investment Corporation
- Inuvialuit Petroleum Corporation (IPC) and the Inuvialuit Energy Security Project (IESPL)
- Osoyoos Indian Band
- Osisko Development
Work highlights
- Assisted ATCO with corporate, tax, Indigenous co-ownership and other commercial arrangements with Denendeh Investments Incorporated.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Bursey, Gursharan Singh