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Stikeman Elliott knows international mining. We are trusted counsel to our clients and we assist them in achieving their financing, acquisition, governance and strategic objectives in a practical and efficient manner. Mining sector clients rely on us to deliver creative legal solutions throughout the ups and downs of a cycle, enabling them to capitalize on opportunities as well as navigate through hostile situations to outcomes that maximize shareholder value.
Our Mining Group is highly active around the globe with lawyers providing integrated legal services and often working closely with international and local law firms to meet our clients’ needs.
Junior, intermediate and global mining companies receive expert counsel in all of their important transactions, from early stage financings, to initial public offerings and capital transactions (both equity and debt), to corporate or project-level mergers and acquisitions. While we are most often associated with mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions, the Mining Group has been at the vanguard of stream finance and royalty transactions, project finance, joint ventures, as well as insolvency, bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings in the sector. www.canadianmininglaw.com
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Stikeman Elliott acted for Arcadium Lithium as Canadian counsel in its acquisition by Rio Tinto in an all-cash transaction.
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I have found Stikeman to be very adept at dealing with multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders in an expedient manner.
The team's practical approach, responsiveness and ability to manage multi-jurisdictional matters distinguishes them.
Stikeman always thinks through the broader context in providing their advice, which helps in navigating very complex transactions.
I have found Stikeman to be very adept at dealing with multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders in an expedient manner.
The team's practical approach, responsiveness and ability to manage multi-jurisdictional matters distinguishes them.
Stikeman always thinks through the broader context in providing their advice, which helps in navigating very complex transactions.
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Jay is excellent. We very much enjoy his counsel and working with him.
Ivan is an outstanding lawyer. He's knowledgeable and fast.
David Massé is based in Stikeman Elliott's Montréal office. He has notable experience in providing counsel on financings and the development of mine projects.
David is an unbelievable and spectacular lawyer.
Toronto-based Steven Bennett co-leads the mining group, with a focus on M&A, corporate financing, securities and commercial matters. He frequently acts for domestic and international clients on transactions.
Steven is fantastic. He's really smart, very commercial and gets things done without oversight.
Steven is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and reassuring. He's a tremendous resource for the company.
Victor Gerchikov is recognised for his impressive mining-focused practice, including experience on cross-border mandates. He acts in a variety of transactional matters for clients including natural resource companies and gold producers.
He is a talented young partner who understands the law and how best to deploy it efficiently to achieve the commercial goals.
Victor's technical legal and commercial knowledge is outstanding, combined with a commercial acumen that drives to the heart of the deal.
Victor brings a high level of technical expertise, sound judgment and commercial awareness to every matter.
Ben Schach is an associate held in high regard by a client base of prominent mining companies and has experience in acquisitions and development matters.
Ben is very business-oriented and balances his advice accordingly.
Ben is a great all-rounder.
Ben is intelligent, dedicated and understands our needs. He's someone who is responsive and easy to converse with.
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