Alyssa Flaherty-Spence

Exceptional Guidance on a Complex Land Rights Agreement

Our community council engaged Alyssa Flaherty-Spence of Gowling WLG to advise on a sensitive and complex land use and consultation agreement with a resource development company. From our initial consultation, it was clear we were in expert hands. Alyssa’s deep, nuanced understanding of Aboriginal law and the specific legal landscape was immediately apparent, no doubt honed through her recognized practice in Ottawa and across Canada. She masterfully navigated the intersection of our inherent rights, provincial regulations, and corporate interests with both profound legal acumen and genuine cultural respect. What set Alyssa apart was her ability to translate intricate legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for our council members, ensuring we were fully informed at every stage. Her strategic approach was meticulous; she anticipated potential challenges in the negotiation framework that others had overlooked, which proved invaluable. The final agreement she helped us secure not only protected our community’s rights and interests but also established a respectful, forward-looking partnership. Her professionalism, dedication, and the positive outcome she achieved were nothing short of outstanding. We are profoundly grateful for her exceptional service and would recommend her expertise without reservation to any Indigenous community or organization facing similar complex legal matters.