First Nations and Indigenous Law

FIRST NATIONS AND INDIGENOUS LAW
The Brownlee LLP First Nations and Indigenous Law practice team works with and represents various groups of Indigenous peoples in all aspects of their legal affairs. Brownlee’s many other experienced and capable practice groups further strengthen our First Nations and Indigenous Law practice by providing an invaluable source of knowledge in the various legal areas that commonly overlap with the issues arising in Indigenous government law as well as related federal and international law.

ADVISORY SERVICES
We understand the many dynamic legal issues surrounding self-government and how these issues affect the day-to-day governance and business operations of Indigenous governments and peoples. For clients actively engaged in issues pertaining to First Nations and Indigenous law, our lawyers provide assistance and advice on many relevant topics including:

  • Self-government
  • First Nations and Indigenous rights
  • Constitutional law & rights
  • Federal and provincial government structures
  • Treaty rights
  • The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
  • Business
  • Real estate
  • Construction and procurement
  • Infrastructure and utilities
  • Litigation

PRACTICE TEAM

SHAD A. CHAPMAN
partner, insurance and litigation practice leader,
Edmonton & Vancouver

Tel: 1-780-497-4840
Email: schapman@brownleelaw.com

STEVEN T. CONNORS managing partner

Tel: 1-780-497-4842
Email: sconnors@brownleelaw.com

JOHN C. MCDONNELL
partner, corporate/commercial practice area leader

Tel: 1-780-497-4801
Email: jmcdonnell@brownleelaw.com