Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is home to an Indigenous law team with in-depth knowledge of acquiring and managing tenures on Indigenous lands, infrastructure and construction matters. Spearheading the practice, Cherie Brant is a key advisor to a number of Indigenous clients, she advises on business and strategic opportunities. Chris Roine has a wealth of experience acting for First Nations organizations in partnerships, commercial arrangement and governance matters. At an associate level, Joshua Favel is a name to note, whilst Nadir André left the group in May 2025.
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Key clients

  • Indigenous-owned investment partnership of up to 72 Indigenous groups
  • Norway House Cree Nation

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Cherie Brant
Chris Roine

Practice head

Cherie Brant

Other key lawyers

Chris Roine; Joshua Favel