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Bennett Jones LLP

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


Bennett Jones LLP

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About

Provided by Bennett Jones LLP

We deliver trusted legal and strategic counsel to mining companies, investors, and financiers worldwide, helping them navigate opportunities and risks across the full mining lifecycle.

Canada's world leading mining capital markets offer a wealth of opportunity, with their access to global natural resources, finance opportunities for companies at all stages and sophisticated technical know-how. Over 1,400 junior, mid-market and senior mining companies with Canadian and global mineral projects of all kinds are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Of the approximately 9,700 mineral exploration projects held by TSX-listed companies, 50 percent are outside Canada.

Bennett Jones is widely recognized as the leading Canadian law firm in energy and natural resources. In keeping with this standard, our mining lawyers are practice leaders, known for their extensive industry experience and excellence. They are trusted advisors to our clients, which include mining companies of all sizes, investment banks and investors.

We partner with our clients to identify and achieve their purpose with a view to establishing and maintaining long-term relationships. We provide strategic practical advice and transactional services to effectively and efficiently meet client goals, drawing on the areas of our expertise that our clients need.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones acted for Blue Moon Metals across several project and equity financings related to its assets, the Nussir Project in Norway and Blue Moon Project in California.

Strengths

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  • Bennett Jones has an excellent team that can handle absolutely anything we throw at them.

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  • Bennett Jones stands out for the quality, depth and practicality of its service. Their advice is not only legally solid, but also thoughtful, strategic and business-oriented.

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  • The team is loaded with experience, has deep bench strength and is timely in its advice.

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  • The team offers exemplary client service and a depth of subject matter expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Sander Grieve
    Band 1Sander 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.

    • Sander's depth of experience gives the company great confidence in the advice that is given on any and all issues related to our specific area of operations.

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    • He is a trusted advisor and counsel with the best reputation in Canadian and international mining community.

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    • Sander is the most strategic lawyer I have ever met.

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    • He is a phenomenal business leader, with a lot of commercial sense.

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  • Band 3Martin Ignasiak
    Band 3Martin 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 assists across the board and is very practical and adaptable. He has a really rare skillset and is an incredible asset for us.

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  • Band 4Abbas Ali Khan
    Band 4Abbas 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.

    • He is exceptionally good, very detail-oriented and uncovers things we might have missed.

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    • He is a very capable lawyer.

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  • Band 4Andrew Disipio
    Band 4Andrew 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 is very technically sound and dedicated to serving his clients to the best of his ability.

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    • Andrew is my go-to lawyer for any and all mining-related legal advice.

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    • Andrew never misses a beat.

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    • He combines excellent technical judgement with strong strategic vision, responsiveness and commercial awareness.

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    • He is simply amazing.

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  • Band 4Linda Misetich Dann
    Band 4Linda 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 trusted adviser and a key member of the Bennett Jones mining practice.

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    • She has excellent problem solving skills and a commercial understanding of our goals.

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  • Band 5James Clare
    Band 5James 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.

    • He works to find solutions to complex and unique situations as they arise.

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    • James demonstrates exceptional judgement in navigating complex matters, maintaining a clear focus on achieving the best outcome. He acts as a genuine business partner.

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    • He provides very attentive service.

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  • Up and ComingBosa Kosoric
    Up and ComingBosa 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.

  • Associates to watchYohanna Laurensia
    Associates to watchYohanna 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.

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