Bennett Jones LLP
The group at Bennett Jones LLP is experienced in assisting clients with the negotiation of agreements with Indigenous groups relating to communications, capacity funding, benefits sharing and joint economic ventures. The team has additional expertise in dispute resolution work and advising communities on matters relating to governance and Aboriginal rights. Partners Sharon Singh and David Bursey co-lead the practice from Vancouver; ex-practice head Deirdre Sheehan left the firm in February 2023. Partner Radha Curpen is another name of note.
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Key clients
- Global Container Terminals
- Kissner Group
- Kinross Gold Corporation
- Natural Law Energy
- Evolugen (by Brookfield Renewable)
- Cedar LNG Partners (GP)
- All Nations Cannabis
- ATCO and The Yukon Electrical Company
- Mining Association of British Columbia
- Canadian Pacific Railway Company
- Nicola Valley Aggregates
- George Massey Tunnel Replacement Projects
Work highlights
- Assisted Global Container Terminals with regulatory and Indigenous law matters.
- Acted for Stone Canyon Industries Holdings LLC and Kissner Group Holdings in connection with competition and foreign investment matters.
- Advised Kinross on environmental review, regulatory permitting and Aboriginal community relations for the Great Bear Dixie Project.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Bursey, Sharon Singh