Indigenous Legal Orders

Declan is a general civil litigator with a broad practice in the areas of corporate and commercial litigation, construction litigation, estate litigation, aboriginal law, professional negligence, administrative law and regulatory matters. He is excited to be a Practice Coach!

Berry works with Indigenous governments, organizations, and businesses to develop the legal and administrative tools to support effective governance and successful economic development. Her practice is very diverse and covers many areas from an Indigenous perspective - always with the goal of achieving meaningful self-governance and self-determination for her clients. Among other things, Berry drafts laws and policies in all areas of governance, whether under the Indian Act, the First Nations Land Management Act, Self-governing agreements or other federal statutes (such as education, child and family services). Berry also advises on governance best practices, employment law (generally employer side), housing, lands management (on and off-reserve) and on-reserve wills and estates. This is a unique and constantly changing area of law and no two days are the same. Berry can appreciate that many practitioners may not regularly have to deal with the complex jurisdictional questions that can arise when advising in this area. She looks forward to providing support for those whose practices occasionally intersect with hers but is also keen to provide support and guidance to lawyers who are interested in adding Aboriginal law to their regular practice.