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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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BLG has one of the most active mining practices in Canada. We partner closely with our clients to provide the expertise needed to achieve their operational and strategic goals in this dynamic and volatile industry.

BLG acts for both domestic and international mining companies of all sizes, pursuing all commodity types. Our team advises on all areas of mining law, with technical strength in:

• solicited and unsolicited M&A transactions

• options, joint ventures and strategic alliances

• commercial mining and construction agreements

• equity and debt financing in the capital markets

• project finance

• royalties and metal streaming

• litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution

• regulatory and environmental compliance

• labour and employment

• indigenous law

• transportation

Our mining clients rely on our reputation as one of Canada’s leading national mining legal teams and our track record of success to meet their objectives on a wide range of operational and transactional matters. We provide technical expertise for our clients throughout the mining life cycle—from grassroots exploration to mining development, operation and closure.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Borden Ladner Gervais represented POSCO Canada on the sale of Teck Resources' steelmaking coal business, Elk Valley Resources.

Strengths

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  • The team has strong experience and resources to handle large litigation files.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanada

  • BLG is a go-to firm and exceptionally user-friendly.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanada

  • BLG has strong legal and mining expertise and is highly aware of my business and risks.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanada

  • The firm has a very deep understanding and knowledge of the natural resource sector. They plan for today and also how today will affect later endeavours.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Fred Pletcher
    Fred Pletcher

    Fred Pletcher

    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.

    • Fred is an excellent communicator and a joy to work with.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanada
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