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Lawson Lundell LLP

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada

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Lawson Lundell LLP

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The mining industry operates in a marketplace that stretches beyond national boundaries. Our clients range from junior companies carrying on early stage exploration to international companies with investments and projects spread across the globe. Mining investments and related cross-border issues require creative structuring and documentation. Our clients’ projects are complex and call for a team with a broad range of skills to provide legal support as projects develop.

Lawson Lundell has a long established Canadian and international mining practice that spans the range of legal services required by mining companies around the world and in Canada.We have an experienced project development team that is actively involved from early stage exploration and tenure acquisition through development, permitting, operations and closure of projects. We have an experienced mining finance team focused on raising capital and mergers and acquisitions activity. 

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Exploration
  • Permitting, Regulatory and Environmental Compliance
  • Consultation and Agreements with Indigenous people
  • Construction and Procurement
  • Operations and Commercial Mining Agreements
  • Care and Maintenance/Closure and Reclamation
  • Canadian Northern Practice
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Corporate Finance and Securities
  • Tax
  • Labour and Employment
  • Pensions and Employee Benefits
  • Commercial Litigation/Abritration

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Lawson Lundell is widely considered to be one of the leading law firms for issues stemming from mining operations in British Columbia and the Canadian North. The mining group is also recognised for its mining development work in Central and Eastern Canada, as well as overseas. Its significant client roster includes junior mining companies in addition to well-established multinational players. The lawyers also offer substantial experience in corporate finance and mining M&A and are noted for their project development expertise, advising on early-stage exploration and a variety of operational issues. The team also assists clients with environmental and mine reclamation issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Lawson Lundell LLP advised Newmont Corporation on corporate and mining law matters in connection with the sale of its interest in Musselwhite Mine to Orla Mining and Éléonore Mine to Dhilmar.

Strengths

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  • Lawson Lundell is excellent in all aspects of its service in high complexity matters, with consistently excellent responsiveness.

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  • The team is very highly rated for its ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, with strong bench depth and breadth of experience.

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  • The Lawson Lundell team is extremely sophisticated and committed to the client’s full satisfaction. Their ability to understand cross-border complexities and Canadian law implications is their specialty.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanada

  • Lawson Lundell has strong industry and location knowledge and is very responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Khaled Abdel-Barr
    Khaled Abdel-Barr

    Khaled Abdel-Barr

    Khaled Abdel-Barr is the co-lead of Lawson Lundell's mining practice group. He is noted for the breadth of his mining practice, acting for domestic and international clients on transactional and operational mandates. He is based in Vancouver.

    • Khal is in the details and delivers.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanada
    • Khaled is a very complete, creative and sophisticated lawyer, with excellent personal treatment.
      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanada

    • Khaled is an excellent and experienced leader.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentCanada
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  • Karen MacMillan
    Karen MacMillan

    Karen MacMillan

    Co-leader of the firm's mining group, Karen MacMillan handles commercial agreements and corporate transactions across the mining industry, with particular strength in asset purchases and dispositions.

    • She is an excellent lawyer in mining.

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  • Stuart Breen
    Stuart Breen

    Stuart Breen

    Based in Vancouver, Stuart Breen represents mine owners and operators in relation to corporate finance and commercial mandates. He is also sought out for his expertise in securities and compliance issues.
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