Year called to bar: 1994 (BC); 2004 (AB); 2011 (YT)
Robert (Bob) Freedman is a partner and member of the Aird & Berlis Indigenous Practice Group. Also a member of the firm’s Environmental Law and Energy Groups. His practice focuses on advising Indigenous Peoples on a diverse range of areas, including Aboriginal and Treaty rights-related matters, the negotiation of modern-day treaty and self-government arrangements, the duty to consult and accommodate, complex resource benefit agreement negotiations and regulatory compliance obligations. Advises clients primarily in British Columbia, the Yukon and Saskatchewan. Has appeared before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia, and the Supreme Court of Canada several times. Repeatedly recognized by Lexpert, Chambers & Partners and Best Lawyers as a leading practitioner in the area of Aboriginal law. Named as "Lawyer of the Year" for Aboriginal law in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada.
Courts are paying more attention to indigenous rights, including effects of development, while First Nations are also defending their impact benefit agreements
