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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Cassels Brock & Blackwell is a major law firm in the mining world that is regularly seen on the most significant transactions in Canada and further afield. The team is noted for its impressive bench strength, and maintains deep and longstanding relationships with major multinational as well as junior mining companies. It also acts for a number of significant investment banks and advises on projects in Latin America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. The group has played a key role in several noteworthy streaming transactions and represents numerous precious and base metal companies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cassels Brock & Blackwell acted for Lundin Mining on its joint acquisition with BHP to acquire Filo Corp. and the subsequent formation of a 50/50 joint venture.

Strengths

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  • Cassels has become a trusted adviser on all aspects of the business.

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

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  • Cassels gives very timely responses and is willing to engage outside working hours to address urgent matters.

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  • The firm is very agile in providing creative solutions to handle complex matters.

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  • The level of expertise at Cassels is always top quality and their responsiveness is always excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul M Stein
    Paul M Stein

    Paul M Stein

    Toronto-based Paul Stein commands a stellar reputation for the breadth of his experience representing major mining clients in domestic and international transactions, offering additional expertise in project development, capital markets and corporate restructuring.
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  • Mark T Bennett
    Mark T Bennett

    Mark T Bennett

    Mark Bennett represents an enviable portfolio of national and international mining interests, with noted strength in advising Latin American clients. Acting out of the firm's Toronto office, he is frequently mandated to advise on sizeable dispositions and acquisitions in the sector, as well as equity programmes.

    • Mark is a great lawyer.

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  • Darrell Podowski
    Darrell Podowski

    Darrell Podowski

    Darrell Podowski draws upon his background in geophysics to advise on a wide array of operational and commercial matters in the mining sector, including option agreements, disclosure agreements and governance. Based in Vancouver, he is sought after for his experience acting on Latin American mining mandates.

    • Darrell is very easy to work with; he's very responsive and has a deep understanding of the resources industry.

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  • Jay Goldman
    Jay Goldman

    Jay Goldman

    Toronto-based Jay Goldman is active on financial mandates arising from mining project development, regularly representing major gold producers. He offers experience handling transactions and securities issues for Canadian clients with operations in Asia and Latin America.

    • Jay has deep knowledge in his area of expertise and a willingness to collaborate on practical solutions beyond the legal analysis.

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  • Erik Goldsilver
    Erik Goldsilver

    Erik Goldsilver

    Based in Toronto, Erik Goldsilver provides counsel across an impressive range of international mining transactions. He frequently advises on mine operation and development matters, among other issues.

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  • Jennifer Hansen
    Jennifer Hansen

    Jennifer Hansen

    Jennifer Hansen co-chairs Cassels, Brock & Blackwell's mining practice from its Vancouver office. She handles a variety of sizeable M&A and corporate financing mandates, providing mining clients with additional expertise in capital markets.

    • Her knowledge, expertise and experience in the mining transaction space provide clients with a deep sense of confidence, particularly during complex and challenging transactions.

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    • I am very impressed with Jennifer's experience. She has a strong grasp of corporate work and I go to her a lot in this space.

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    • She is a very hard worker and a good technical lawyer. She also has great attention to detail.

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    • Jennifer is a very solid lawyer, detailed and aware of our needs. She's knowledgeable about the business.

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  • David Budd
    David Budd

    David Budd

    David Budd is a mining lawyer who is noted for his ability to provide counsel on project finance and alternative financing issues. He has further experience in advising clients on streaming and M&A transactions and practices in both Vancouver and Toronto.

    • David is a great lawyer, a solid resource and a safe pair of hands. He is very knowledgeable and understands our business.

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  • David Redford
    David Redford

    David Redford

    Based out of Vancouver, David Redford represents clients in cross-border corporate and commercial transactions across the mining space. He offers notable experience in representing natural resources companies in mandates involving joint venture agreements and securities offerings.
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  • Jennifer Traub
    Jennifer Traub

    Jennifer Traub

    Co-chair of the firm's mining practice, Jennifer Traub, is noted for advising on M&A and securities matters in the Canadian mining sector. She acts on a wide array of international mining transactions out of the firm's Vancouver office.

    • Jennifer has been a pleasure to work with. She is extremely dedicated and responsive to our company.

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    • She's a very trusted adviser who understands our business, the industry and she is knowledgeable about key matters.

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  • Alexander Pizale
    Alexander Pizale

    Alexander Pizale

    Toronto-based Alexander Pizale acts for issuers on corporate and securities law matters, with a focus on mining law. He assists clients with transactions, streaming and joint venture agreements.

    • He is always willing to jump on at any time and keeps customer service at a high level.

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    • Alexander has an incredible wealth of knowledge. He's able to work collaboratively with opposing counsel to get to the desired outcome for the client.

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