Matthew Sherrard

Matthew Sherrard is a trilingual partner in Gowling WLG's Indigenous Law practice in Montreal. He works primarily in the areas of Indigenous law and governance, providing strategic advice on a range of matters including health and social services, justice, public security, local and regional governance, as well as commercial, financial, and employment matters. Matthew works closely with Indigenous clients on negotiations with provincial and federal governments, Nation-to-Nation agreements, strategic and business relations, financial administration, board governance and legislative drafting. He helps his clients to navigate complex, changing legal landscapes to leverage their rights and achieve their objectives. Matthew has also advised extensively on renewable energy projects, including on environmental matters, power purchase, impact and benefit agreements, and Indigenous consultation. Matthew has lectured on Indigenous law matters at the University of Windsor. Prior to his legal career, Matthew was responsible for overseeing and leading international exchange projects across the world and was also involved in a World Bank project in India. He has been recognized in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and The Best Lawyers in Canada.