LAWYER PROFILE

Roger Taplin

Canada 2026

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Nationwide - Canada

10 years ranked

About

Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Roger Taplin, Co-leader of the firm’s Global Metals & Mining (GMM) Group, and a partner in the Business Law Group. He is a go-to for major clients, especially for complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, and is widely recognized as a leader in the global field of international mining law.

Clients trust Roger's strong negotiating skills and holistic approach to successfully guide them through public and private mining M&A transactions, including takeovers, business combinations, spin-outs and strategic investments. Highly sought out after his specialist knowledge of joint ventures, metal streaming and share or asset sales. Roger regularly acts for mining companies and financiers in relation to sizeable, complex mining projects globally.

Roger is repeatedly recognized by Chambers, Lexpert, Best Lawyers, Legal 500, IFLR 1000 and others for his significant experience in M&A, joint ventures, natural resources and international transactions.

Career

South Africa Bar, 1997; British Columbia Bar, 2003.

Professional Memberships

Law Society of British Columbia, International Bar Association, Canadian Bar Association

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Roger's depth of experience ensures we are well supported on transactions.
Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Canada Guide
Roger is a force.
Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Canada Guide