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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

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Global mining companies rely on our team for their most structurally complex and precedent-setting deals. Working across borders and with every type of commodity, we immerse ourselves in your strategies, projects and operations, and use our deep practical experience to create solutions that work.

Our clients range from senior players to junior and mid-tier companies as well as emerging exploration and development companies. Across international borders, we organize and coordinate teams of legal, financial, accounting and technical experts to get the deal done. Thanks to our long-standing relationships with industry leaders, you get our broad perspective and practical advice on everything from project financings, strategic alliances and streaming arrangements to restructurings, dispute resolution and the mitigation of political risk.

Our team has sector-focused expertise in M&A, securities, tax strategies, finance and litigation. We also have deep experience tackling environmental and Indigenous issues. And we are tracking emerging, potentially disruptive technologies. We’re here to advise you on every step in the acquisition, growth and financing of your company and at every stage in the exploration, development, financing and operation of specific properties.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg enjoys a superb reputation in the mining space nationally, with its Toronto office held in particularly high regard. The firm continues to play a leading role in major M&A and capital markets deals in the mining sector, leveraging its relationships with a number of high-profile clients. The practice also advises several mining-focused private equity funds and is well equipped to provide clients with full-service support on projects and transactions involving mine properties across Canada, the USA, Latin America, Africa, Europe and Asia. The team is also seasoned in supporting mining companies with their day-to-day operations. The group leverages its expertise in international tax to assist clients with cross-border mining investments.

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Work Highlights

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  • Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP represented BHP in its USD4.3 billion silver streaming deal with Wheaton Precious Metals International.

Strengths

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  • The firm distinguishes itself through its deep sector-specific knowledge. The advice is always commercially balanced and the team is highly responsive to all our requirements.

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  • The firm's knowledge of mining is a big factor of the value they bring to any negotiation. Davies provides top-tier service and understands the business objectives of the company.

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  • Davies' attention to detail and ability to anticipate client needs is outstanding. Their comments are insightful and their guidance on deals is invaluable.

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  • The Davies team is very responsive, thoughtful and sophisticated in the advice it provides.

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  • The Davies team provides thoughtful and tactical advice and has a high level of understanding as a result of its vast transaction experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Melanie Shishler
    Melanie Shishler

    Melanie Shishler

    Toronto-based Melanie Shishler is renowned for her representation of major mining companies in an impressive range of international and domestic transactions. She is sought out for her expertise on corporate transactions and agreements, with particular strength advising on matters involving the gold sector.

    • She has a depth of knowledge and commercial acumen.

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    • She has a strong appreciation for sector specific considerations and perspectives.

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    • Melanie is a great lawyer.

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  • Richard Fridman
    Richard Fridman

    Richard Fridman

    Richard Fridman acts on a wide range of corporate mandates in the mining sector, involving M&A, securities and joint ventures on behalf of mining and investment companies. He operates out of the firm's Toronto office and has notable experience in handling cross-border issues.

    • Richard is an expert in corporate and securities law.

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    • He knows mining and metals deals inside and out and gives practical, commercial advice.

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    • He is highly knowledgeable on transaction considerations and stays across all aspects of fast-moving deals.

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  • Andrew Mihalik
    Andrew Mihalik

    Andrew Mihalik

    Andrew Mihalik is a Toronto-based partner with a corporate practice in the mining industry. He assists clients with public and private M&A and corporate governance.

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