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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

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In the complex legal environment of the global mining industry, you need legal expertise that can cut through red tape, develop innovative, practical strategies and resolve complicated disputes

McCarthy Tétrault’s lawyers work under both common and civil law regimes and in numerous languages in key mining regions around the world, including Africa, Australia, Central and South America and China.

Our industry-focused practitioners have experience in a broad spectrum of mining, including base and precious metals, coal and diamonds, and have earned international recognition in numerous specialty areas including:

  • Specialized mining agreements – Mining property and rights acquisitions, joint ventures, project development and financing, product offtake and royalty agreements
  • Aboriginal issues – Virtually every mining project in Canada, and internationally, involves Aboriginal communities. We have one of the best Aboriginal law practices in the country
  • Business law – As a mining client, you require a legal team that can also deliver quality advice on securities, international tax planning, mergers and acquisitions
  • Litigation – Whether you are concerned about a mining property dispute, an environmental hearing or the interpretation of joint-venture agreements, we work actively to resolve your dispute through arbitration or in court

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What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault houses a strong mining practice typically involved in international transactions, particularly in China, Latin America and Africa. The firm's global mining and metals team has built and maintained strong working relationships with several industry heavyweights and is increasingly active on behalf of mining-focused private equity houses. Other clients include streaming companies and developers. The team is regularly retained by institutional mining clients and offers notable strength in M&A, finance and capital markets transactions, as well as complementary expertise in infrastructure and Aboriginal law issues.

Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tétrault advised Cuprous Capital, owner of the Kohemacau mine, on its USD1.9 billion sale to MMG.

Strengths

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The team demonstrates the ability to manage very unique and complex takeover scenarios.

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McCarthy Tétrault has a consistently high level of fluency with the law, attention to detail and a strong commitment to its clients from top to bottom.

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McCarthy has an entire army of people who are experienced in complex deals and are always available, especially during tight timelines.

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The lawyers' service levels and responsiveness is what sets them apart from their peers in Canada.

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The McCarthy lawyers give good advice and improve our understanding and commercial decision-making.

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Notable Practitioners

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Roger Taplin
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Roger Taplin
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Vancouver-based Roger Taplin is frequently instructed by international mining and investment corporations to act on blue-chip mining matters in Canada, including high-profile and high-value acquisitions and joint ventures.

Roger Taplin is one of the leading people in mining, and an expert in royalties.

He is very commercial; he's worked on so many deals and sees so many perspectives.

He has very strong knowledge of the market.

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Shea Small
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Shea Small
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Toronto-based Shea Small is adept at handling corporate and commercial mining transactions, including notable M&A mandates. He acts for a number of significant companies in the mining and metals sectors, including multinationals.

Shea Small is an exceptional lawyer in Canada for M&A when it comes to mining in particular. He is creative and knows the law and how to apply it to the relevant situations.

Shea Small is an extremely commercial lawyer with deep insight across the sector.

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Eva Bellissimo
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Eva Bellissimo
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Eva Bellissimo is a highly regarded Ontario-based lawyer with a strong practice in the mining and metals sector. She frequently assists clients with M&A deals and strategic investments across various jurisdictions, including in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Eva is fantastic in all areas that matter and a pleasure to work with.

Eva offers excellent expertise and responsiveness. She exceeds expectations when providing support.

She is extremely knowledgeable and has commercial acumen.

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Claire Lehan
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Claire Lehan
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Operating from the firm's Toronto office, up-and-comer Claire Lehan assists with mergers and royalty financing transactions.

Her service levels and ability to accommodate tight deadlines are impeccable.

Claire Lehan is an emerging leader in the practice with exceptional service levels.

She's extremely efficient, smart and solution-oriented.

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Roger Taplin
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Roger Taplin
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Shea Small
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Shea Small
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Eva Bellissimo
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Eva Bellissimo
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Claire Lehan
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Claire Lehan
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