Charles Vincent Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario

My practice is specialized in Indigenous rights law, with a focus on supporting clients as they grow economic opportunities for their communities and their people.I advise clients on a wide range of issues, including the development of entrepreneurial and partnership opportunities for Indigenous peoples, strengthening institutions of self- governance and.

Ottawa

• Devlin Gailus Westaway focuses on providing a wide range of services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis, as well as partners working with Aboriginal interests in Canada. The firm was ranked among the top 5 Aboriginal.
• Contributing to the development of litigation and Specific Claims Tribunal strategy… Show more Devlin Gailus Westaway focuses on providing a wide range of services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis, as well as partners.
• Contributing to the development of litigation and Specific Claims Tribunal strategy and presenting approaches to Chiefs and Councilors for consideration
• Regularly reporting to and receiving instruction from Chiefs and Councilors
• Providing strategic advice around the structuring and drafting of a joint venture between an aboriginal owned/operated firm and a multinational firm
• Drafting impact benefit agreements and participating in related negotiations with Canadian industries

Ottawa

• Contributed to Loblaw Companies Limited successful acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation by assisting with documentary review and productions to the Competition Bureau
• Focused experience on supporting aboriginal law practice within firm
• Managed multiple Small Claims Court matters and attended at the Ottawa and Kingston Court houses.

Ottawa

• Conducted document review for Counsel representing the City of Ottawa in the Light Rail Public-Private-Partnership deal named 2013 PPP Deal of the Year by Project Finance Magazine
• Obtained a favorable result for client and avoided a Small Claims Court trial by brokering a settlement with Plaintiff’s Counsel

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

- Expected graduation in January 2017 - Recipient – Queen’s Entrance Scholarship

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: Volunteer caseworker: Queen's Legal Aid | Project Volunteer: Pro Bono Students Canada | Vice President.

Legal Studies, General