Charles F. Willms

Charles F. Willms

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2023

Charles F. Willms

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Commercial Law

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Chuck Willms, a leading lawyer in Indigenous and constitutional law, brings decades of experience in energy, mining, and resource sectors.

Professional Biography

Charles F. (Chuck) Willms has considerable experience in Indigenous, corporate social responsibility (CSR), commercial, and constitutional matters.

Chuck’s industry knowledge encompasses the construction, energy, forestry, and mining sectors. Having represented clients at both levels of federal court, Chuck has also appeared before the Supreme Courts of BC and the Yukon; Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench; and the BC, Alberta, and Yukon Courts of Appeal. He has appeared numerous times in the Supreme Court of Canada.

He has extensive experience in alternate dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. He is consistently ranked by top legal publications as one of the best lawyers in Canada for Indigenous law.

Education

  • LLM, Harvard Law School (1985)
  • LLB (Gold Medallist), University of Victoria (1979)
  • BSc, Simon Fraser University (1976)

Memberships

  • Former Director, British Columbia Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (BCSSGA)
  • Former Member, BC Roadbuilders and Heavy Duty Construction Association
  • Former Member, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, Member of Aboriginal Affairs Committee (PDAC)
  • Former Member, British Columbia Business Council – Aboriginal Affairs Committee
  • Former Member, Law Society of Yukon
  • Former Member, Law Society of Alberta
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