Nick Kennedy is a Partner at OKT with a broad litigation and advisory practice. In addition to his Indigenous law work, which includes matters related to the interpretation of modern treaties and the Duty to Consult, Nick has experience in constitutional (especially the division of powers), administrative, anti-money laundering, contract, construction, energy and freedom of information law matters.
Nick has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, the Quebec Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada, and before a number of administrative tribunals, including the Canadian International Trade Tribunal and the Ontario Energy Board.
Nick obtained degrees in common law and civil law at McGill. Prior to joining OKT, Nick summered at the Attorney General of Ontario’s Constitutional Law Branch, and practiced for six years in the litigation department of a large national law firm.
Nick is called to the bar in Ontario and Québec, and speaks French.
Recent Articles
Canada’s Proposal to Fast-Track the West Coast Oil Pipeline: Key Takeaways
Canada’s Proposal to Fast-Track the West Coast Oil Pipeline: Key Takeaways
Introduction
On August 1, 2026, the Government of Canada announced that it plans to “fast-track” the proposed West Coast Oil…
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Ontario court allows First Nations’ challenge of fees charged by their lawyers
Thursday, December 11, 2025
In its recent decision in Nootchtai v. Nahwegahbow Corbiere Genoodmagejig Barristers and Solicitors, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice disallowed a partial…
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Federal Court Orders First Nation to Disclose Financial Information it had Withheld From Members
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
In its recent decision in McCarthy v. Canada (Indigenous Services), the Federal Court of Canada ordered Indigenous Services Canada (“ISC”) to disclose…
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