Sharon Singh

Sharon Singh is the Co-Head of McMillan LLP’s Indigenous and Environmental practices and is renowned for guiding businesses on environmental, Indigenous, governance, and human rights matters. With nearly two decades of experience, she has a proven track record of delivering strategic, practical, and tailored solutions at the intersection of Indigenous relations, regulatory frameworks, and sustainability-driven business transformation across the mining, renewable energy, infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, and agribusiness sectors. As a thought leader and leading practitioner, Sharon emphasizes the importance of building collaborative and respectful relationships—particularly with Indigenous nations, local communities, and regulatory bodies. Her trusted partnerships with industry stakeholders, government agencies, and the non-profit sector reflect her commitment to long-term value creation and responsible resource development. In the area of Indigenous relations, Sharon advises on negotiating benefit, partnership, and collaboration agreements, and supports structuring equity participation by Indigenous communities in natural resource and infrastructure projects. She also provides guidance on securing financing and navigating permitting processes on Reserve or Treaty lands. In her environmental and regulatory practice, Sharon excels at navigating complex regulatory frameworks and environmental assessments, assisting clients with achieving operational success, partly informed by her experience working for an international mining company. Beyond her legal practice, Sharon is deeply engaged in community and industry initiatives and is a frequent speaker on topics including Indigenous engagement, regulatory law, ESG, and sustainability in the resource sector.