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Torys LLP

Mining (International & Cross-Border)

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Torys LLP

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Mining (International & Cross-Border) - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Torys is a prominent Canadian firm that is well placed to advice on complex mining mandates. With offices throughout Canada and in New York, the firm`s lawyers are adept at handling significant cross-border transactions. The team is experienced in handling matters in South America, Europe and Africa amongst other jurisdictions, and counts leading players in the mining industry and financial services companies as key clients.

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Strengths

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  • Torys quickly understands its clients’ needs and it is clear they have many years of relevant experience in the resources space.

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  • The team's high-quality services are provided promptly to meet our needs.

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  • Torys is skilled and adept at creating solutions.

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  • The firm is very plugged into the geopolitical context.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Amm
    Michael Amm

    Michael Amm

    Toronto-based Michael Amm is highly regarded for his advice concerning corporate transactions, including project financing and streaming transactions. He is noted for his representation of clients from the mining and financial services sectors.

    • Mike has an uncanny ability to resolve very complex issues.

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    • He has a deep understanding of the legal side of Canadian regimes.

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    • Michael is a critical resource for us.

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  • Michael Pickersgill
    Michael Pickersgill

    Michael Pickersgill

    Head of the mining and metals practice, Michael Pickersgill, is a highly praised Toronto-based transactional lawyer who acts for mining and natural resources companies on a wide range of matters, including financing, IPOs and streaming transactions in Canada and internationally.

    • He is an absolutely stellar lawyer with very good commercial judgement. He picks up all the points and manages very large files extremely well.

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    • Michael is a strong transactional lawyer who is practical and pragmatic.

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  • Braden Jebson
    Braden Jebson

    Braden Jebson

    Braden Jebson has established a notable presence in the mining space. He has experience assisting clients with various issues, including streaming, IPOs and acquisitions.

    • Branden is great. He's very commercial and helps us achieve our goals.

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  • Carly Klinkhoff
    Carly Klinkhoff

    Carly Klinkhoff

    Carly Klinkhoff is an up-and-coming partner with significant expertise in relation to mining M&A transactions. She advises clients from across the mining and metals sector, with a focus on streaming and royalty companies.

    • Carly is very capable, poised and hard-working. She has our full confidence.

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  • Michael Jason
    Michael Jason

    Michael Jason

    Michael Jason is a Toronto-based senior associate in the mining team. He assists clients with corporate and securities law matters, such as M&A, financing, joint ventures, royalty and streaming in the natural resources sector.

    • He has a very thoughtful personality, is a good brainstormer and can step back and think laterally of ways to think about a matter.

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    • He is a very skilled lawyer.

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    • Michael is extremely strong and knowledgeable.

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