Arbutus Law Group is a proud sponsor of the 3rd Annual South Island Powwow . This incredible event takes place on September 30th at the Royal Athletic Park in Victoria. For more information visit the Songhees Nation  website.

Arbutus Law Group LLP ceased operations on March 31, 2024. Kathryn Deo, one of the founding partners of Arbutus Law Group LLP has restructured the former firm through her law corporation, practicing as Arbutus Law Group.

After a fantastic career spanning almost 50 years, Micha Menczer has retired from active practice. Micha leaves a considerable legacy behind. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1975 and to the British Columbia Bar in 1987. He was legal counsel on several historic Aboriginal law cases that are still important today, including the… Read more »

We are pleased to announce that  Micha Menczer has been named Lawyer of the Year, for the 3rd time, in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada in the field of Aboriginal Law for Vancouver Island. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in Canada list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They… Read more »

We are pleased to announce that Micha Menczer and Kathryn Deo have been included in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada in the field of Aboriginal Law. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in Canada list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional… Read more »

May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people, also known as Red Dress Day. Wear red to demonstrate support and to honour all MMIWG2S+ families, survivors, and advocates. We encourage you to attend an event in your community to learn more about this ongoing national… Read more »

Government of Canada and the First Nations-led institutions under the Act highlight new proposed legislative amendments to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act Government of Canada website for full details.

Arbutus Law Group LLP has recognized National Day for Truth and Reconciliation since its inception, and we are happy to see that it has formally been recognized as a statutory holiday in BC.

We are pleased to announce that Kathryn Deo, is co-chairing the Canadian Bar Association’s National Aboriginal Law conference this year with David Taylor May 10 – 12, 2023 in Ottawa. For further information on the conference and on how you can attend it please visit the Canadian Bar Association’s website