
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada
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From junior explorers and mid-tier developers to global giants, mining companies worldwide turn to Blakes for strategic guidance and expert counsel on mergers and acquisitions, joint venture, project finance and corporate finance transactions, as well as a wide range of operational and non-transactional matters, such as corporate governance, taxation, title matters and environmental compliance. Our dedicated mining experts have experience in specialty areas such as mining disclosure and securities law regimes, streaming transactions and mining operations matters. We have acted for clients on projects across Canada, the U.S., Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia and the Middle East on the exploration, development and operation of mining projects involving a wide array of resources and minerals.
Our mining clients rely on our reputation as one of Canada’s leading law firms and our track record as a global leader in the provision of legal services to the mining industry.
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP advised Teck Resources on mine expansion matters in British Columbia and Alaska.
Strengths
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The team at Blake, Cassels & Graydon are excellent pragmatic advisres; they are smart, concise and pragmatic.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanadaThe team has a lot of experience in our industry and is extremely thorough when explaining options and assessments.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanadaBlakes has a breadth of experience, talented lawyers and is creative and objective-oriented.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanadaBlakes brings effective negotiating skills to the table, as well as a firm and comprehensive understanding of our company's core business objectives. This gives our company a significant advantage.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanadaThe firm has a number of expert lawyers with extensive experience and who are very familiar with mining in Canada.
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Bob J. Wooder
Bob Wooder is recognised for his skilled command of transactional mandates and is based out of the firm's Vancouver office. He frequently represents gold producers, mineral exploration companies and financial institutions in private equity financing and M&A. Bob is an incredible professional.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanadaBob is one of the most seasoned securities practitioners in Canadian legal matters, particularly with respect to mining.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanadaBob is a fabulous lawyer and extremely knowledgeable in his area.
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Charles Kazaz
Toronto and Montréal-based Charles Kazaz is noted for his considerable experience in relation to regulatory issues impacting the mining sector. He focuses his practice on assisting clients with mineral rights issues and environmental concerns surrounding mine reclamation and closure projects.
He is the best mining lawyer I have interacted with.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanadaHe is so responsive, knowledgeable and a specialist in Ontario mining.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanadaCharles is really helpful in deals; he doesn't get lost in the details and is incredibly hard-working.
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Sam Adkins
Sam Adkins has a strong practice where he focuses on Indigenous considerations and project development matters in the mining space.
Sam provides excellent service, is creative and flexible.
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John Wilkin
John Wilkin is noted for his expertise in relation to both domestic and cross-border acquisitions and refinancings. He has additional significant experience in royalty and streaming financing transactions.
He provides exceptional service and always makes himself available or ensures support is provided.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanadaJohn is a top-notch lawyer who provides great legal advice.
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Kathleen Keilty
Kathleen Keilty is a Vancouver-based lawyer recognised for her experience representing clients with mining M&A transactions. She is equally adept at guiding underwriters through public offerings. Kathleen provides top-tier advice when it comes to securities law.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanadaShe is an outstanding corporate and securities lawyer.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanadaShe is very knowledgeable and has a fantastic work ethic.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanada
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Trisha Robertson
Trisha Robertson is a Vancouver-based lawyer with noteworthy experience assisting clients with public company M&A transactions and financings. She regularly advises on acquisitions involving companies with assets in North and South America. Trisha is a star. Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanadaTrisha has excellent mining industry knowledge and experience.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanadaTrisha is relied upon to provide her special brand of brilliant, measured and practical advice. She has an open mind and the ability to creatively solve problems.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanada
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Trisha Robertson
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John Wilkin
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Bob J. Wooder
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Charles Kazaz
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Sam Adkins
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Kathleen Keilty
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