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Mining (International & Cross-Border) - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault has experienced teams located across Canada providing the full spectrum of practice area and industry knowledge and is a top choice across transactional and contentious work. Benefiting from its Canadian law offering in New York and its London office, the law firm is well placed to service foreign clients on inbound Canada work as well as advising Canadian clients on their US and global operations. The law firm works collaboratively with firms in key markets across the globe to deliver cross-border solutions for its clients.

McCarthy Tétrault is well plugged in to the Canadian mining industry, and national teams regularly act for Canadian companies and foreign investors on inbound transactions and associated regulatory matters. It is a popular choice for leading Canadian and global mining corporations seeking advice on their operations across regions, where the firm takes a project management role and directs local counsel in multiple jurisdictions. A team of lawyers in London are focused on providing a platform for mining clients for their operations in Europe and Africa, maintaining close relationships with local counsel. The law firm covers the transactional and regulatory aspects of mining, helping companies raise capital across borders and navigate Canadian regulation for foreign entities.

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Notable Practitioners

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Roger Taplin
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Roger Taplin
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Band 1

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. He is co-leader of McCarthy Tétrault's global metals and mining group.

Roger is a force.

Roger's depth of experience ensures we are well supported on transactions.

Shea Small
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Shea Small
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Band 2

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.

Eva Bellissimo
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Eva Bellissimo
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Band 3
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 an exceptional legal and commercial adviser. She is a pleasure to work with and a true team player.

Eva Bellissimo is amazingly responsive and proactive regarding our legal and commercial needs.

She is a powerhouse both in terms of breadth of knowledge and moving a deal forward.

Claire Lehan
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Claire Lehan
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Up and Coming

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

Claire is an emerging superstar.

Her effectiveness achieves fantastic legal and commercial outcomes for our business and our shareholders.

Claire's sophisticated approach and deep commercial awareness consistently delivers strategic, business-focused solutions.

Pierre Boivin
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Pierre Boivin
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Foreign Expert
Pierre Boivin is highly experienced in natural resources transactions across Africa, with solid expertise in M&A and private equity investments relating to mining and infrastructure projects across the continent. He provides further advice in the area of oil and gas and is the firm's Africa group leader.

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Mining (International & Cross-Border)

Roger Taplin
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Roger Taplin
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Band 1
Shea Small
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Shea Small
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Band 2
Eva Bellissimo
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Eva Bellissimo
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Band 3
Claire Lehan
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Claire Lehan
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Up and Coming
Pierre Boivin
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Pierre Boivin
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Foreign expert for Africa-wide