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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Corporate/Commercial: The Elite

Canada Guide 2026 : Ontario

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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

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Corporate/Commercial: The Elite - Ontario

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cassels Brock & Blackwell is a dominant law firm in Canadian mining with a strong base in Toronto. Its corporate lawyers 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cassels Brock & Blackwell acted for the Special Committee of GFL Environmental on the sale of its environmental services business to funds managed by affiliates of Apollo and BC Partners for an enterprise value of CAD8 billion.

Strengths

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  • The team's breadth of knowledge across all aspects of the mining sector sets them apart. It is a very knowledgeable and attentive team of professionals.

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  • Cassels Brock & Blackwell is a very capable team with broad capabilities.

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  • The firm provides timely responses, with a practical answer.

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  • The Cassels team is incredibly client-centric, leading to a partnership approach and a relationship that is rooted in confidence, trust and respect.

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  • Cassels Brock & Blackwell possesses experience working on multijurisdictional transactions, which enhances their advice and services.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jamie Litchen
    Jamie Litchen

    Jamie Litchen

    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.
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  • Jeffrey P Roy
    Jeffrey P Roy

    Jeffrey P Roy

    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.
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