DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
The group at DLA Piper (Canada) LLP routinely assists relevant players from Indigenous communities, governments and industry, and has almost four decades of experience advising on oil and gas, renewables and First Nation governance matters. Calgary-based practice head Heather Treacy focuses on civil litigation, land and reserve issues, consultations and joint-venture agreements. Additional contacts include partner Josh Jantzi and counsel Wally Braul, who joined from Gowling WLG in October 2022.
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Testimonials
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- 'Size, scale, resources, diversity of industries, etc., are second to none in the law business, which leads to them being a one-stop-shop place to get legal services.'
- 'Both Heather Treacey and Josh Jantzi have an almost encyclopedic understanding of Aboriginal Law in Canada which has been very helpful for advancing our interests.'
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Key clients
- Imperial Oil Resources
- MNP LLP
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Work highlights
- Defended Imperial on issues arising on First Nation reserve lands where it is alleged that environmental contamination occurred.
- Advised on governance matters and representation issues involving the Hereditary Chiefs Council.
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