Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP

Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP

Ontario
21 Attorneys

About Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP

Olthuis, Kleer, Townshend LLPis a mid-sized firm recognized as a leader in representing Indigenous governments, organizations, and individuals. OKT works for the self-determination of Indigenous peoples by advancing precedent-setting litigation, negotiation with government and industry on behalf of Nations, and advancing the economic interests of Nations.OKT has over 50 lawyers with offices in Yellowknife and Toronto and clients from coast to coast to coast. The lawyers’ experience in working with Indigenous peoples dates back to the early 1970s.OKT makes it a priority to hire Indigenous people at all levels in the firm and is committed to training Indigenous lawyers. OKT is committed to developing Indigenous leadership in the law, and the firm works actively to support the development of Indigenous lawyers serving Indigenous communities.Our experience includes:Litigation involving Aboriginal rights, Aboriginal title, and treaties.Impact benefit agreement negotiations with developers.Land and resource rights negotiations.Advice on child protection litigation and governance.Advice and negotiations regarding Aboriginal governance and self-determination.Law on the duty to consult and accommodate Indigenous Nations.Advice on environmental and regulatory matters, co-management agreements, and the creation of Indigenous protected areas.Creation and administration of Indian reserves and trusts.Injunction applications to stop developments on Aboriginal land.Setting up corporate structures and implementing business objectives both on and off reserve.Secured transactions related to equity ownership of resource, energy, transmission projects.Chief Executive Officer:Cathy Guirguis

Attorneys (21)

BE

Bryce Edwards

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
CG

Cathy Guirguis

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
NJ

Nancy J. Kleer

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
RK

Randall Kahgee

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
GC

Graeme Cook

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
HL

Harry LaForme

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
JM

Joel Morales

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
MW

Maggie Wente

Administrative and Public Law
NK

Nick Kennedy

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
RP

Renée Pelletier

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
M"

Matthew "Matt" McPherson

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
JA

John A. Olthuis

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
SD

Sinead Dearman

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
LI

Larry Innes

Environmental Law
LL

Lorraine Land

Environmental Law
SL

Senwung Luk

Administrative and Public Law
KN

Krista Nerland

Administrative and Public Law
JR

Judith Rae

Administrative and Public Law
HR

HW Roger "Roger" Townshend

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
JS

Jessie Stirling-Voss

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
VW

Victoria Wicks

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice