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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Borden Ladner Gervais has an active mining practice in Vancouver, with particular expertise in M&A. In addition to its transactional team, the law firm draws upon the expertise of its disputes group to handle litigation and arbitration matters. The lawyers act for domestic and international mining companies on environmental and regulatory issues as well as development and operations mandates. As a full-service law firm, BLG assists clients with a range of ancillary matters, including commercial finance and tax.

Work Highlights

  • Borden Ladner Gervais acted for Pan American Silver Corp on its acquisition of all issued and outstanding common shares in Yamana in a transaction implemented by way of a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act.

Strengths

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The team offers an excellent service: exceptionally responsive and very commercial, providing on-point advice.

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The team has a good understanding of timelines and business objectives.

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The lawyers' knowledge of key legal and corporate matters is excellent.

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BLG takes a very commercial approach to transactions and appreciates the value of time in a deal.

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Borden Ladner Gervais has excellent partners and associates who are readily available and terrific problem solvers.

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Notable Practitioners

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Fred Pletcher
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Fred Pletcher
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Fred Pletcher is well regarded for his handling of corporate and commercial transactions across the North American mining space. Based in Vancouver, he has a wealth of experience in acquisitions, capital markets and joint ventures, as well as shareholder activism.

He is very knowledgeable in the area.

Fred Pletcher is a great lawyer who is highly respected by the mining bar.

Fred is an outstanding lawyer who is very aware of market activity.

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