Practice

Governance

Assisting Indigenous governments at all levels of law and policy making including the negotiation and drafting of self-government agreements, custom election laws, financial administration laws, and traditional knowledge agreements to protect intellectual property. Understanding and applying Indigenous laws, values and traditions to support self-determination.

Corporate

Engaging with Indigenous governments and individuals from the initial incorporation of companies and registration of partnerships to the purchase and sale of companies and their assets. Supporting economic development to generate wealth for the long-term health and self-sustainability of Indigenous peoples.

Regulatory

Representing Indigenous governments in regulatory hearings considering the issuance of permits or licenses to industry or decisions to regulate wildlife, with extensive experience before the Sahtu Renewable Resources Board and Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board.

International Law

Working with Indigenous governments and communities to ensure the rights of Indigenous Peoples are recognized and implemented through international legal instruments such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Paris Climate Agreement.