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Bennett Jones LLP

Mining (International & Cross-Border)

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Bennett Jones LLP

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Mining (International & Cross-Border) - Canada

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones is a distinguished Canadian law firm with roots in the Alberta energy market, offering national coverage and expertise across transactional and contentious matters in conjunction with industry-specific experience. The law firm provides international scope to clients through an office presence in New York (practising only Canadian law) and through relationships with a network of global partner firms. Oil and gas has long been part of the firm’s identity, and it performs strongly on transactions and disputes in the space, including international arbitration.

Teams at Bennett Jones act for a variety of junior and major mining companies and provide cross-border guidance across transactional and regulatory areas. The law firm’s mining group often assists foreign investors buying up assets in the Canadian market, as well as offering experience in global mining projects all over the world. The group is called upon to assist Canada-based financiers and owners of global mining operations to raise capital on Canadian markets.

Strengths

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

    Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
  • Bennett Jones takes a holistic approach to ensuring we complete our deal with the best possible outcomes.

    Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
  • The team's knowledge and experience shine through in innovative problem-solving.

    Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
  • 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.

    Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal

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.

    • 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.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
    • He is the best, very strategic and always looks for the best answer, not the easiest. He understands the business side of mining.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
    • Sander is a well-connected and tenured legal adviser who prioritises practical legal solutions and corporate excellence in all of his work.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
    • 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.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
    • Sander's attention to detail, combined with his broad understanding of the business and our needs, is remarkable.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
  • 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 brings a strong level of sophistication and helps our company make sound commercial decisions.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
    • Abbas is incredibly knowledgeable, practical and strategic.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
    • He is an extremely commercial lawyer with a good problem-solving approach.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
  • 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.

    • Her support and insight are invaluable to our company.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
    • Linda is a pleasure to work with. She is very smart, pragmatic and always looks after her client's interests.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Andrew Disipio
    Band 5Andrew 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.

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

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
    • 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.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
    • 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.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
  • 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 is very commercially-minded.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
    • He's always available to deal with our issues at any time of the day.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
    • James gets to the heart of the issue quickly and is quick to point out the risk and reward of decisions.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
    • James gets things done and has a strong ability to multitask.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
  • 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.

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

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
    • 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.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
  • 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.

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

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
    • Yohanna is an incredibly strong associate, who exhibits high levels of organisation in her structure and approach to both complex and general legal issues.

      Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal

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