Yellowknife

 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.

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.

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.

Corporate & 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Contact Our Yellowknife Lawyers

Field Law’s Yellowknife office works closely with our teams in Edmonton and Calgary to provide seamless legal services across Western and Northern Canada.

Whether you operate in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut or Yukon, our lawyers provide the regional knowledge and national perspective required to navigate complex legal matters in Canada’s North.

Contact Lyndon Thiessen or Justine Blanchet for more information.