Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce the opening of our new Vancouver office, marking a significant milestone in our growth. The office, which is located at 701 West Georgia St. in the heart of downtown Vancouver, demonstrates our commitment to our clients in British Columbia and our desire to strengthen relationships.
"We are excited to expand our presence in Vancouver and better serve the needs of our clients in Western Canada," said Jill Fraser, Managing Partner at Aird & Berlis. "This new office allows us to deepen relationships with clients, support the communities where they operate and demonstrate our commitment to the high-quality legal services that Aird & Berlis is known for."
The Vancouver office is currently home to 12 lawyers who practise in the areas of Aboriginal law, financial services, real estate, energy, mining, natural resources, corporate, M&A, procurement, construction and infrastructure. Our recently established Indigenous Practice Group provides comprehensive advice to clients on Aboriginal and Indigenous law matters. The Indigenous Practice Group has deep expertise in Aboriginal law across Canada, and extensive experience working alongside Indigenous peoples, organizations and governments to advance their goals in ways that respect their distinct needs, rights, perspectives and interests.
"The establishment of our Indigenous Practice Group is a significant step forward in providing sophisticated legal advice to Indigenous communities at the intersection of Aboriginal, regulatory, energy, natural resource and business law within a full-service firm," said Bob Freedman, a Vancouver-based partner in the Aird & Berlis Indigenous Practice Group. "Having a base in Vancouver offers unique opportunities to address the emergent legal needs of Indigenous communities, particularly in areas such as participation in major projects (including equity ownership), business development and complex negotiations, as well as litigation and regulatory matters related to Indigenous rights, natural resources and the environment."
Our team of experienced lawyers and staff is excited to grow our footprint in the vibrant Vancouver market. We look forward to continuing our tradition of excellence in legal services and building a brighter future for our clients and the communities we serve.