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Landmark decision opens door to private law remedies for First Nations: A case summary of Thomas and Saik’uz First Nation v Rio Tinto Alcan Inc.
The BC Supreme Court ruled that Rio Tinto Alcan is interfering with Aboriginal fishing rights and causing harm to fish in the Nechako watershed. A team of Ratcliff lawyers worked in collaboration with the Sai’kuz and Stellat’en First Nations to advance the claim and achieve this significant step forward in Aboriginal Law in Canada.
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Court finds Rio Tinto Alcan harming Nechako fisheries and infringing Aboriginal rights
Court decision finds that the Saik’uz and Stellat’en First Nations have proven that Alcan’s operation of the Kenney Dam has caused significant historic and ongoing harm to the Nechako River.
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Ratcliff LLP Partner and Senior Litigator Maegen Giltrow appointed Queen’s Counsel
Maegen Giltrow, a partner and integral member of the Ratcliff team, has been appointed a Queen’s Counsel. This honour is bestowed on the recommendation of the Attorney General of British Columbia in recognition of exceptional merit and contribution to the legal community.
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Register Now! Free Ratcliff Webinar – 2021 In Review: Major Cases & Legal Updates
It’s been a year of significant achievements for Ratcliff’s clients – in and outside of court. On Friday, December 10, 2021.