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Mining (International & Cross-Border) - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Cassels Brock & Blackwell is a Toronto-headquartered law firm offering additional offices in Calgary and Vancouver, with a first-class reputation for its mining practice. The law firm's teams primarily work with US investors on inbound work into Canadian mining companies and their assets, providing deep industry knowledge and deal experience. For outbound work, the group is equally adept advising multinational Canadian companies on their mining interests across Latin America and Australia, providing expertise across M&A, securities and financing. It also offers guidance to a book of international public clients, who often call upon its top-tier mining expertise for global deals not directly linked to Canada.

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The team has deep experience in natural resources.

Mining (International & Cross-Border) respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Paul M Stein
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Paul M Stein
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Senior Statespeople
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.

Paul Stein is a very seasoned professional.

Paul Stein is in a class by himself when it comes to guiding companies through complex transactions. His knowledge of the industry and its players is unparalleled.

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Mark T Bennett
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Mark T Bennett
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Band 1

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 the king of streaming in Canada.

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Jay Goldman
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Jay Goldman
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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 Goldman provides excellent service.

Jay Goldman is skilled at structuring complex transactions in the mining and resources space. He truly understands the industry.

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Jennifer Hansen
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Jennifer Hansen
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Band 4
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.

She delivers practical advice and is always available.

Jennifer has an extreme breadth of knowledge. She is also creative and wonderful at finding ways around roadblocks.

Jennifer Hansen is super responsive and has a very strong technical background.

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Jennifer Traub
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Jennifer Traub
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Band 4
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 Traub brings a business perspective that differentiates her from other counsel. She provides great help and solutions for problems.

Jennifer provides exceptional, client-focused service and understands the complexity of cross-border transactions. She provides practical advice and can think outside the box when problems arise.

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Alexander Pizale
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Alexander Pizale
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Band 5

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.

Alex is an excellent lawyer who clearly understands the business reality and stresses of his clients. He is easy to work with, responsive and technically skilled in capital markets transaction.

Alexander Pizale is very attentive.

Alex is a very responsive counsel and brings great ideas to the various challenges we face.

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David Budd
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David Budd
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Band 5

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.

David is able to cut through complex financing matters associated with deals on behalf of both mining companies and lenders. He understands cross-border transactions.

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David Redford
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David Redford
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Band 5
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.

David Redford is very knowledgeable in a broad range of securities and commercial matters.

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Gordon Chambers
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Gordon Chambers
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Vancouver-based Gordon Chambers is noted for his domestic and international expertise in securities law, frequently representing organisations with mining interests in Australia and Latin America. He also handles corporate financing matters for clients in the mining and financial services sectors.
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Paul M Stein
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Paul M Stein
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Senior Statespeople
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Mark T Bennett
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Mark T Bennett
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Band 1
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Jay Goldman
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Jay Goldman
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Jennifer Hansen
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Jennifer Hansen
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Jennifer Traub
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Jennifer Traub
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Alexander Pizale
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Alexander Pizale
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David Budd
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David Budd
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David Redford
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David Redford
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Gordon Chambers
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Gordon Chambers
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