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Bennett Jones LLP

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

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Bennett Jones LLP

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones is noted for its frequent representation of mid-tier mining companies in a broad range of transactional mandates. The mining group acts for junior and major mining players, as well as financial institutions. It is well-versed in mine development issues, such as exploration, mine construction agreements and permitting, and is equally highly rated for its wide-ranging expertise in mining project finance, encompassing private finance arrangements as well as IPOs and follow-on offers.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones advised Osisko Mining on its strategic review process and resulting acquisition by an affiliate of Gold Fields.

Strengths

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  • The firm has a large network worldwide that helps us with anything mining-related.

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  • I have very rarely had an issue that Bennett Jones did not have previous experience with and he was able to provide immediate guidance and assistance.

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  • Bennett Jones takes a holistic approach to ensuring we complete our deal with the best possible outcomes.

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  • The team's knowledge and experience shine through in innovative problem-solving.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sander Grieve
    Sander Grieve

    Sander Grieve

    Toronto-based Sander Grieve KC is highly regarded for his representation of mining exploration and operation companies in M&A and financing mandates, providing further expertise with respect to corporate governance and public offerings.

    • He is always available and his level of service is fantastic. He has the ability to think not only of the legal work but also of the company as a whole.

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    • He moves seamlessly between the details, the broader picture and objectives. His ability to combine all of this into timely, practical and strategic advice makes him one of the best lawyers in Canada.

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    • He is the best, very strategic and always looks for the best answer, not the easiest. He understands the business side of mining.

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    • Sander is a well-connected and tenured legal adviser who prioritises practical legal solutions and corporate excellence in all of his work.

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    • Sander's attention to detail, combined with his broad understanding of the business and our needs, is remarkable.

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  • Martin Ignasiak
    Martin Ignasiak

    Martin Ignasiak

    Martin Ignasiak is the head of Bennett Jones' energy regulatory practice and splits his time between the firm's Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver offices. He frequently aids clients with achieving regulatory approvals for projects.

    • He's amazing and understands the area so well.

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    • Martin is an astonishingly good lawyer. He is the one that you want in your corner every time.

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  • Abbas Ali Khan
    Abbas Ali Khan

    Abbas Ali Khan

    Abbas Ali Khan frequently advises companies involved in mining exploration, development and production on securities and M&A transactions. He has experience acting for clients in relation to high-value operations across North America. Abbas practices in both Toronto and Vancouver.

    • Abbas is incredibly knowledgeable, practical and strategic.

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    • He is an extremely commercial lawyer with a good problem-solving approach.

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    • He brings a strong level of sophistication and helps our company make sound commercial decisions.

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  • Linda Misetich Dann
    Linda Misetich Dann

    Linda Misetich Dann

    Toronto-based Linda Misetich Dann frequently represents clients engaged in corporate activities in the mining space, including M&A and spin-out transactions.

    • Linda is a pleasure to work with. She is very smart, pragmatic and always looks after her client's interests.

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    • Her support and insight are invaluable to our company.

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  • Andrew Disipio
    Andrew Disipio

    Andrew Disipio

    Andrew Disipio is a lawyer with a growing profile due to his work in the mining sector. He is frequently involved in high-value acquisitions and investments, both domestically and internationally. He is based in Toronto and heads the firm's mining industry team.

    • He has vast deal of experience and is very knowledgeable about what's in the market and what's not. Andrew pushes hard on things that matter to clients.

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    • His acumen and ability to manage all situations effectively and in our best interests, while maintaining a commercial approach and understanding of the ultimate goal, are second to none.

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    • Andrew couples excellent securities law knowledge with an intricate knowledge of the industry.

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  • James Clare
    James Clare

    James Clare

    James Clare frequently assists natural resources companies with navigating corporate financing and M&A transactions. Based in Toronto, he is well-versed in the representation of issuers and underwriters.

    • James gets to the heart of the issue quickly and is quick to point out the risk and reward of decisions.

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    • He's always available to deal with our issues at any time of the day.

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    • He is very commercially-minded.

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    • James gets things done and has a strong ability to multitask.

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  • Bosa Kosoric
    Bosa Kosoric

    Bosa Kosoric

    Bosa Kosoric has an impressive portfolio of mining experience, including mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions. She operates out of the firm's Vancouver office.

    • She is instrumental in our corporate transactions and we view her as a strategic adviser.

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    • Bosa is an exceptionally skilled advocate and highly practical. She has an exceptional recollection of facts and the law and applies past lessons learned on other matters for our benefit.

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  • Yohanna Laurensia
    Yohanna Laurensia

    Yohanna Laurensia

    Toronto-based Yohanna Laurensia regularly assists with numerous mining-focused mergers and acquisitions and joint venture transactions. She has considerable experience with multi-jurisdictional transactions.

    • Yohanna is an incredibly strong associate, who exhibits high levels of organisation in her structure and approach to both complex and general legal issues.

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    • Yohanna’s attention to detail, combined with her broad understanding of the business and our needs, is remarkable.

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