Corporate/Commercial: The Elite
Canada Guide 2025 : Ontario
Band 2
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+1 416 869 5300Chambers Review
Cassels Brock & Blackwell is a dominant law firm in Canadian mining with a strong base in Toronto. Its corporate lawyers also advise on M&A transactions in the wider resources sector and offer notable experience of cross-border work. The group's industry expertise also encompasses technology and gaming, as well as a growing presence in the cannabis industry. The law firm acts for a range of clients from multinational mining majors to small and medium-sized Canadian businesses.
Work Highlights
- Cassels Brock & Blackwell acted for Yamana Gold in its multibillion acquisition by Pan American Silver and Agnico Eagle Mines.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cassels are practical, commercial and focused on getting transactions completed. The team at Cassels has been extremely responsive and consistently available."
"The team at Cassels Brock & Blackwell provides strategic advice and focuses on the business needs of its clients."
"Cassels are fully capable of handling complex matters.They understand business objectives and seek to calibrate their advice accordingly."
"Cassels are practical, commercial and focused on getting transactions completed. The team at Cassels has been extremely responsive and consistently available."
"The team at Cassels Brock & Blackwell provides strategic advice and focuses on the business needs of its clients."
"Cassels are fully capable of handling complex matters.They understand business objectives and seek to calibrate their advice accordingly."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-based Jeffrey Roy possesses experience in a broad range of corporate matters. He focuses his practice on M&A and take-private transactions within the mining and oil and gas sectors.
Toronto-based Jamie Litchen garners praise for her growing corporate practice. She routinely advises clients on mergers and acquisitions and demonstrates experience in handling cannabis-related transactions.
"Jamie is well skilled and has great abilities."