Mining (International & Cross-Border)

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 knew exactly what the difficult points of the negotiation would be and made arriving at a successful closing a lot easier."

Firm executive chair 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 good mining lawyer."

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 is an excellent problem solver who is able to deliver effective results for his clients."

"He is extremely responsive, has very good business sense and is an excellent deal facilitator and mediator of issues."

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.

"Gordon is a very good securities and mining lawyer."

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 has extremely strong business acumen."

"Her responsiveness, knowledge and business acumen have got my back in every situation."

"Jennifer has been incredible in every way. She is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and has amazing response times."

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 is an excellent lawyer who is very good technically."

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 of advising clients on streaming and M&A transactions.

"We rely on his industry knowledge as well as his legal expertise."

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.