Michael J Bourassa
Global Guide 2024
Foreign Expert : Mining (International & Cross-Border)
Foreign Expert
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Provided by Michael J Bourassa
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Michael Bourassa’s practice is focused in the mining industry. A member of the Global Mining Group, he acted as the group’s co-ordinator from 2004-2012. A recognized expert, Michael has accumulated extensive experience on both Canadian and international mining projects.
Providing advice on public financings, commercial mining agreements, and corporate social responsibility, and litigation support, Michael also has significant expertise in international mining due diligence issues concerning title, technical matters and environmental risks.
Michael is the Co-Chair of the International Bar Association’s Mining Executive Committee and a past Director of both the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation and the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada. Michael also frequently writes on important CSR trends in the mining industry, and speaks on a wide range of mining related topics.
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Michael Bourassa is a pre-eminent mining lawyer with deep knowledge of 'dirt law' and related due diligence mandates, including environmental compliance and title issues. Based in Toronto, he also has significant experience acting on commercial agreements and advises clients on dispute resolution.