We are proud to announce that two of Arbutus Law Group LLP’s partners have been named by Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as among Canada’s top practitioners in Aboriginal Law for 2018. Both Micha Menczer and Kathryn Deo have been recognized for their commitment to their clients, the quality of their work and the meaningful… Read more »
Catherine Fagan collaborates with Lawyers Without Borders Canada in Guatemala
Earlier this month, ALG partner Catherine Fagan travelled to Guatemala with Avocats sans frontières Canada/Lawyers Without Borders Canada, to work with Indigenous lawyers and leaders to provide training and share insights on the rights of Indigenous people to free, prior and informed consultation and consent… Read more »
Indigenous Elections
Indigenous Elections – Best Practice Tips! We’ve developed a list of Elections Best Practice Tips that we’d like to share: Elections – Best Practice Tips (PDF) Indigenous Elections – Did you Know? 1. Indigenous institutions and organizations conduct elections in accordance with a number of… Read more »
Supreme Court of Canada sides with First Nation in Williams Lake Indian Band v. Canada, 2018 SCC 4
On Feb. 2, the Supreme Court of Canada restored a decision of the Specific Claims Tribunal and ruled that the Colony of British Columbia breached its fiduciary obligation to preserve the lands of the Williams Lake Indian Band from settlement before Confederation. The Federal Court… Read more »
Erin Gray Joins Arbutus Law Group
The Partners at ALG are happy to announce that Erin Gray is joining Arbutus Law Group LLP as our newest associate as of January 1, 2018. With her background in Aboriginal law and public interest environmental law, Erin will be a great asset to our… Read more »
ALG Announces new Managing Partner, Ming Song
We are happy to announce that, as of January 1, 2018, Ming Song is taking on the new role as Managing Partner of Arbutus Law Group. As Kathryn Deo steps down as managing partner, we are deeply grateful for the countless hours she put towards helping… Read more »
Happy Holidays from ALG!
On behalf of all our partners and associates, ALG is wishing all our clients and those we work with throughout the year a very merry holiday season, filled with lots of family, peace and good food.
Catherine Fagan joins the Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador
Congrats to ALG Partner Catherine Fagan, who became a member of the Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador on October 13, 2017. Catherine is thrilled to join the Law Society of her home province. She is now a member of the Barreau of Québec, the… Read more »
ALG Partner Ming Song – In the Spotlight with CLEBC
The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia focused its spotlight this month on ALG Partner, Ming Song. A copy of the article is below. Congrats, Ming! Ming Song — In the Spotlight This month’s spotlight is on CLEBC volunteer Ming Song of Arbutus Law… Read more »
The Best Lawyers in Canada 2017
Our Partner, Micha Menczer has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s top Aboriginal law lawyers! This comes to us via the 12th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. Congrats Micha!