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As the mining industry transforms to face new challenges, leaders across the sector are redefining their strategic objectives to focus more on net zero and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Governed by many domestic and international regulations, mining and mineral exploration companies face legal issues and opportunities that span multiple jurisdictions and practice areas. Success in the global mining marketplace demands expertise from a leading mining law firm with industry knowledge, global connections, and a strong commercial acumen. Whether you are a junior exploration company or a mid-tier producer, our mining lawyers will apply a multidisciplinary approach to the issues you face. Our experience covers transactions involving all major commodities and precious metals, including gold, copper, cobalt, lithium, silver, vanadium, zinc, iron ore and uranium.


We are here to guide you through every stage of the life cycle of a project from exploration to operations to closure. Our legal practice focuses on understanding the commercial and practical sides of your business to ensure we find the best solution.


Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Nationwide - Canada

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Gowling WLG is an international law firm with notable mining expertise in its Toronto and Vancouver offices. The lawyers regularly act on high-value acquisitions as well as financing mandates. The group is particularly highlighted for its knowledge in the royalty and streaming sectors. As well as acting for clients in the precious and base metals space, the law firm also works for speciality metals companies. In addition to its domestic practice, Gowling frequently handles cross-border mandates and has particular expertise in the Latin American market.

Work Highlights

  • Gowling WLG advised Nortec Minerals on the sale of its stake in the Kietyönmäki Lithium Project in Finland.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Cyndi Laval
5
Band 5

Based out of Gowling WLG's Vancouver office, Cyndi Laval has broad expertise in the mining sector. In particular, she advises on exploration and venture option agreements.

Cyndi goes above and beyond to understand the needs of her clients and implement paths forward for them to meet their business objectives.

France M Tenaille
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France M Tenaille
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Band 5

France Tenaille is a Toronto-based partner and leader of the Latin America team. Her mining practice focuses on corporate and project financing, M&A transactions and commercial matters.

France's international experience makes her a very valuable team member.

Her reputation for delivering outstanding results makes her the ideal partner for navigating the complexities of international business.

She is super well-connected in all of Latin America in the mining sector.

Her knowledge of the different jurisdictions of Latin America and management skills are second to none.

Ranked Lawyers at
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

5
Cyndi Laval
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Band 5
France M Tenaille
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France M Tenaille
5
Band 5

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