Bob Adkins, K.C.
Lawyer
he/himBob has a business law practice focusing on commercial real estate, real estate development, commercial leasing, municipal law, zoning, property assessment, and administrative law.
Profile
Bob is a partner at TDS who has a diverse business law practice, focusing on commercial real estate, real estate development, commercial leasing, municipal law, zoning, property assessment, administrative law and general commercial litigation. Over the past 20 years he has developed considerable expertise in natural resource development and Indigenous law, particularly consultation and negotiations with First Nations and Indigenous communities and groups. Bob represented a major utility in extensive negotiations with several First Nations, the Government of Manitoba and the Government of Canada, and continues to advise and represent resource developers in building relationships and resolving conflicts with Indigenous peoples. Bob also advises on consultations with Indigenous peoples in connection with the allocation of Crown resources and project licensing.
Additional Information
University of Winnipeg, B.A., 1970
University of Manitoba, LL.B., 1973
Manitoba, 1974
Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer
- 2024
Best Lawyers in Canada
- Recognized in Aboriginal Law (since 2008) and Real Estate Law (since 2009)
- Named “Lawyer of the Year,” Winnipeg:
- Real Estate Law (2024)
- Aboriginal Law (2012, 2016, 2020, 2024)
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
- Repeatedly Recommended, Aboriginal Law (since 2006)
- Recognized, Property Development (2008–2017)
Benchmark Canada
- Recognized as a “Litigation Star” in multiple recent editions
Professional Distinction
- Appointed King’s Counsel (K.C.), 2020
Community Recognition
- Honoured by Tataskweyak Cree Nation
- Honoured by O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation, 2020
- Honoured by Keeseekoowenin First Nation
Sessional lecturer for the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law in Municipal Planning Law.
Occasional lecturer for the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice on the topic of Independence.
- Article12|07|2016
In order to secure to the Indians of the Province the continuance of the supply of game and fish for their support and subsistence, Canada agrees that the laws respecting… Learn More
- Article01|01|2012
Since at least 2004, Aboriginal law has centered on consultation and accommodation. Hundreds of cases, articles, seminars and conferences have been dedicated to this undeniably important topic. Other related Aboriginal law issues… Learn More
- Article04|10|2007
I. INTRODUCTION Since the Supreme Court laid the foundations for a better understanding of the duties of consultation and accommodation in Haida Nation and Taku River in 2004, there has… Learn More
- Article05|06|2005
Building Relationships Introduction Over the last three decades, consultation with stakeholders has become one of the key aspects of planning natural resource development in Canada. Forestry, mining, water power and… Learn More
- Article06|21|2000
An Overview of Recent Trends and Their Implications for the Business Lawyer* *Prepared for the 1999 Isaac Pitblado Lectures **I would like to gratefully acknowledge the exceptional work done by… Learn More
