Aboriginal Law
Helping to bring benefits and self-reliance to Indigenous communities
Ratcliff is respected and recognized as one of Canada’s leading Aboriginal law firms representing First Nations and Indigenous clients. For over 50 years, we’ve been helping Indigenous peoples regain lost lands, re-establish Aboriginal rights including commercial fishing rights, regain control and economic opportunities over their territories, and establish sustainable economic development to bring benefits and self-reliance to Indigenous communities.
Our lawyers who serve First Nations communities

F. MATTHEW KIRCHNER*
Managing Partner

JAMIE ARBEAU
Associate

KATE M. BLOMFIELD*
Partner

CAM BREWER
Associate

MICHELLE M. ELLISON
Partner

CRAIG EMPSON
Associate

MARIO GARCIA
Associate

MAEGEN GILTROW*
Partner

LISA C. GLOWACKI*
Partner

DARREN HAINES
Associate

EMMA HUME
Associate

NATHAN HUME*
Partner

KEVIN D. LEE*
Partner

R. BRENT LEHMANN*
Partner

GREGORY J. MCDADE* Q.C.
Senior Counsel

HANNAH MCDONALD
Associate

BRENDA A. MCLUHAN*
Partner

JEFFREY R. NICHOLLS
Associate

KRISTY A. POZNIAK
Associate

JOHN R. RICH
Senior Counsel

JEREMY SHELFORD*
Associate Counsel

VERONICA A. SINGER*
Partner

MELINDA SKEELS*
Partner

KARL P. STEPHAN*
Senior Counsel

NATALIA SUDEYKO
Associate

JAMES TATE*
Partner

SIMON TURNER
Associate

GARY R. YABSLEY*
Senior Counsel
Ready when you are
Our lawyers offer a broad range of experience and expertise, with a client-first philosophy to help you achieve your goals.
Ready when you are
Our lawyers offer a broad range of experience and expertise, with a client-first philosophy to help you achieve your goals.
