Yellowknife
Lawyers in Yellowknife Serving Canada’s North
Field Law provides trusted legal advice to businesses, governments and organizations operating across Yellowknife, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.
From our Yellowknife office and with additional bench strength in Edmonton and Calgary, our lawyers assist clients with complex legal matters affecting northern industries, infrastructure projects, financing transactions and government initiatives.
For decades, Field Law has worked with organizations operating in Canada’s North, delivering practical legal advice tailored to the region’s regulatory environment, geographic realities and economic sectors.
Longstanding Legal Experience
In Northern Canada
Field Law has one of the most established legal teams serving northern jurisdictions. Our northern legal team includes:
- 18 lawyers called to the Law Society of the Northwest Territories
- 7 lawyers admitted to the Nunavut Law Society
- 4 lawyers admitted to the Law Society of Yukon
This multi-jurisdictional capability allows us to support clients operating across territorial boundaries while ensuring compliance with local legislation, regulatory frameworks and governance structures.
Explore our work experience
Acting as Northern Agent for
National and International Law Firms
Field Law regularly acts as agent counsel in northern jurisdictions for national and international law firms. Our team provides:
- legal advice on territorial law
- security document preparation and registration
- financing transaction support
- security opinions for lenders and financial institutions
We frequently assist with complex commercial financing matters and act for many of Canada's major banks and lending institutions.
Legal Services in the Northwest Territories
Field Law provides a full range of legal services for clients operating in the North.
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Corporate and Commercial Law
We advise businesses of all sizes on:
- Corporate structuring and governance
- Commercial agreements and contracts
- Acquisitions and dispositions
- Commercial real estate transactions
Our lawyers provide corporate legal advice to Fortune 500 companies and thousands of businesses operating across northern Canada.
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Construction and Infrastructure Projects
The North presents unique construction and infrastructure challenges. Our team advises owners, contractors, engineers and suppliers on:
- construction contracts
- procurement and project structuring
- builders’ liens and construction disputes
- delay, productivity and deficiency claims
- performance bond and payment bond disputes
We represent clients in both litigation and arbitration relating to major energy, industrial and commercial projects.
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Employment and Workplace Law
Employers operating in northern jurisdictions must navigate unique regulatory frameworks. Our lawyers assist with:
- employment agreements and workplace policies
- wrongful dismissal and workplace disputes
- regulatory compliance
- employment standards and human rights matters
- representation before tribunals and courts
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Regulatory and Government Law
Field Law regularly advises organizations navigating the territorial regulatory environment. We provide guidance on:
- territorial regulatory compliance
- licensing and governance requirements
- public sector and administrative law matters
- Indigenous government relations
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Natural Resources and Land Development
The economy of northern Canada is closely tied to natural resources, infrastructure and land development. We advise clients on:
- mineral rights and mining disputes
- land development and commercial leasing
- industrial and infrastructure projects
- regulatory approvals and compliance
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Supporting Northern Communities and Organizations
Field Law is committed to serving the diverse communities and organizations that operate across the North. Our clients include:
- territorial and municipal governments
- Indigenous governments and First Nations
- health authorities and public institutions
- corporations and partnerships
- National Financial Institutions
- private businesses and entrepreneurs
The Yellowknife Field Law office is located downtown beside the Capitol Movie Theatre with the front entrance accessible from 52 ST.
We are open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Parking
Street parking is available.