Nick Smith⁺
Nick is an Indigenous lawyer; his family is from the Ermineskin Cree Nation (a Treaty 6 Nation). He practices Indigenous business law, working primarily with Indigenous Nations, Indigenous-owned businesses, and Indigenous not-for-profit societies. As a visitor to our clients’ lands, Nick approaches his work with the utmost respect for the Indigenous laws and customs of…
Read MoreEmily Savage
Emily is a principal lawyer in MT+Co.’s Business Law Group, where she leads mergers and acquisitions, financing, and corporate and commercial transactions. EXPERTISE Emily advises clients across several industries. She primarily works with buyers, sellers, and private and growth-stage companies, and is experienced in working with small business owners and entrepreneurs. WORTH NOTING Emily is…
Read MoreStephen Pederson
Steve is a lawyer who likes numbers. Before attending law school, he spent six years at Statistics Canada, where he spent much of his time working on the consumer price index. He then worked at a legal tech start-up where he spent his time converting securities regulations into code. Steve works with founders to keep…
Read MoreTamara Napoleon⁺
Tamara is a member of Saulteau First Nations and among a handful of Indigenous female solicitors in Canada. At MT+Co., Tamara co-leads our Indigenous Law Group. Tamara works for clients that demand greater equity, legacy, and equality in their business and governance affairs. She delivers. She delivers purposeful and strategic advice and empowers her clients’…
Read MoreRob Miller
Rob is the co-founder, CEO, and chairperson of MT+Co. He is a proud father, a passionate entrepreneur, and a recognized leader in Indigenous, natural resource, energy, and corporate law. Rob works with others at a strategic level to help them do good things. This includes advancing reconciliation, increasing Indigenous economic participation in the Canadian economy,…
Read MoreConnor Levy
Connor specializes in labour and employment law in our Workplace Law Group. Connor prides himself on helping employers and employees navigate the complexities of their industry. EXPERTISE Connor represents and advises public and private sector companies, First Nations, non-profits, and individuals on all types of workplace matters. Clients rely on Connor to advise on wrongful…
Read MoreTyson Lamarsh
Tyson is the Co-Lead of our Indigenous Law Group. He advises Indigenous Nations on issues relating to governance, project participation, community engagement, rights and title strategies, and shared decision making. EXPERTISE Tyson advises governments of Indigenous Nations and their related entities on governance, commercial, rights and title, and project-related issues. He negotiates with project proponents…
Read MoreLeah George Wilson⁺
Leah is a well-known and respected Indigenous leader and lawyer. She was elected Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation for four terms, becoming the first woman to serve in this position. Leah is currently an elected co-chair of the First Nations Summit and a director on the Land Advisory Board. She has also served as a…
Read MorePeter Eirikson
Peter is a principal in our Business Law Group, where he works with institutional and private lenders and corporate and Indigenous clients of all sizes. He enjoys the personal side of his practice, getting to know his clients, their businesses, and their needs. EXPERTISE Peter practices banking, corporate, and commercial law, with a particular focus…
Read MoreJordan Ardanaz
A dedicated, thoughtful advocate, Jordan helps clients implement Indigenous rights principles and develop strategic governance models. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Jordan was a social scientist and archaeologist working in the mining and energy sectors. EXPERTISE Jordan works with our Indigenous Law Group, where he handles matters regarding natural resources, major project permitting, and implementation…
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