Ceyda Turan

Ceyda Turan, the Principal at Turan Law Office, is a lawyer with specialized knowledge and experience in the litigation of Aboriginal and treaty rights, consultation processes and dispute resolution through negotiation. Ceyda was the lead counsel for the Williams Treaties First Nations in the negotiations leading to the successful settlement of the Alderville et al. v the Queen proceedings -- one of the largest treaty claim settlements in Canadian history valued at $1.11 billion, dealing with the making, terms, interpretation and implementation of the Williams Treaties of 1923.

Ceyda is passionate about assisting her clients advance their goals by advancing precedent-setting litigation and negotiation with government and industry with and on behalf of First Nations and advancing the economic interests of First Nations. She has a proven track record of providing legal services in a diligent, respectful, efficient and timely manner. Ceyda has worked with Indigenous governments, organizations, and individuals and has appeared numerous times before the Federal Court, the Divisional Court of Ontario and the Superior Court of Ontario. Prior to launching her own practice, Ceyda worked with law firms in Toronto and Montreal whose focus was the support of First Nations’ clients in advancing their Aboriginal and treaty rights.

Ceyda is a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario. She received her Bachelor of Civil Law and Bachelor of Common Law from McGill University. Prior to studying law, she received a Master of Science with distinction from the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Development Studies from McGill University.

Turan Law Office operates as a sole practice and collaborates with other lawyers, historians, economists, and other consultants to create a team of advisors that will effectively and efficiently achieve a client’s goals.