LAWYER PROFILE

Bob J. Wooder

Canada 2026

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Nationwide - Canada

10 years ranked

Corporate/Commercial

British Columbia

11 years ranked

About

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Canada

Practice Areas

Bob practises in the areas of mergers & acquisitions and corporate finance with a focus on the mining sector. He advises public and private companies and financial institutions. Bob has extensive expertise in advising on take-over and issuer bids, private equity financings and as independent counsel to board of directors.

Career

Recognized as a leading lawyer in Lexology Index: Mining, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, The Best Lawyers in Canada, and The Lexpert Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers.

Professional Memberships

Bob is a member of the Firm's Executive Committee and is the past Chair of the Firm's Compensation Committee.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Bob Wooder is recognised for his skilled command of transactional mandates and is based out of the firm's Vancouver office. He frequently represents gold producers, mineral exploration companies and financial institutions in private equity financing and M&A.

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Corporate/Commercial - British Columbia

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Based in Vancouver, Bob Wooder has a strong reputation for mergers and acquisitions, as well as capital markets transactions. He is especially well known for his work representing clients in the mining sector.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Bob leads an incredibly strong practice at Blakes. He is reliable, commercially efficient and almost unparalleled in experience.
Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Canada Guide
Bob is very knowledgeable about our business, always responsive and gives great advice.
Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Canada Guide
Bob Wooder's commercial and strategic expertise in advising our business is exceptional.
Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Canada Guide
Bob has exceptional client service, knowledge and ability.
Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide
Bob is a spectacular lawyer with a breadth of experience.
Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide