Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
Contact number
+1 416-367-6000About
Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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.
Chambers Review
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
Provided by Chambers
"Borden Ladner Gervais has excellent partners and associates who are readily available and terrific problem solvers."
"The lawyers' knowledge of key legal and corporate matters is excellent."
"The team has a good understanding of timelines and business objectives."
"BLG takes a very commercial approach to transactions and appreciates the value of time in a deal."
"The team offers an excellent service: exceptionally responsive and very commercial, providing on-point advice."
"Borden Ladner Gervais has excellent partners and associates who are readily available and terrific problem solvers."
"The lawyers' knowledge of key legal and corporate matters is excellent."
"The team has a good understanding of timelines and business objectives."
"BLG takes a very commercial approach to transactions and appreciates the value of time in a deal."
"The team offers an excellent service: exceptionally responsive and very commercial, providing on-point advice."
Notable Practitioners
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 outstanding lawyer who is very aware of market activity."
"Fred Pletcher is a great lawyer who is highly respected by the mining bar."
"He is very knowledgeable in the area."