Alexander DeParde

Alex is a member of the firm’s Indigenous Practice Group. He is also a member of the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group. Alex’s practice primarily focuses on helping Indigenous communities, governments and nations navigate the various complex legal avenues available to them to advance their rights, resolve their outstanding claims and ensure their communities prosper for generations to come. A significant component of Alex’s practice involves strategically using litigation and alternative forms of dispute resolution to advance the recognition and respect of Indigenous rights, including in the area of self-government, situations involving overlapping Indigenous rights or interests, and outstanding claims against the Crown. He regularly advises on litigation and dispute resolution processes related to Crown accountability, constitutional law, self-government, administrative law, environmental protection and enforcement of Aboriginal and Treaty rights. Alex’s expertise also includes Crown duties flowing from the honour of the Crown, such as consultation, accommodation and others, and commercial disputes involving Indigenous peoples and their rights.