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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations | Canada

Nationwide - Canada

Natural Resources focuses on mining and minerals exploration, development and production agreements, including royalty issues, project finance, taxation and other financing arrangements. Engineering, processing and refining contracts, sales structures and environmental issues are also covered.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Chris Baldwin
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    Chris Baldwin
    Lawson Lundell LLP
    Lawson Lundell LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 9 Years Ranked
    Chris Baldwin continues to advise clients on transactions within the mining space. His longstanding expertise in the market also includes providing counsel on mine development and operations from his base in the firm's Vancouver office.
  2. Michael J Bourassa
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    Michael J Bourassa
    Fasken
    Fasken | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 9 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 1

  1. Khaled Abdel-Barr
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    Khaled Abdel-Barr
    Lawson Lundell LLP
    Lawson Lundell LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations
    2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Khaled is second to none in attention to detail, thoughtfulness and awareness of the issues; he is exceptional. He is great at working with in-house counsel, providing all the options clearly.
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Band 2

  1. Andrew J Gabrielson
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    Andrew J Gabrielson
    Fasken
    Fasken | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Vancouver-based Andrew Gabrielson is highly regarded for his technical expertise in 'dirt law'. He provides counsel on all stages of mine exploration, development and operation, with further experience in corporate transactions in the mining space.
  2. Charles Kazaz
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    Charles Kazaz
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Charles Kazaz is noted for his considerable experience in relation to regulatory issues impacting the mining sector. He focuses his practice on assisting clients with mineral rights issues and environmental concerns surrounding mine reclamation and closure projects.
  3. Darrell Podowski
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    Darrell Podowski
    Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
    Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Darrell Podowski draws upon his background in geophysics to advise on a wide array of operational and commercial matters in the mining sector, including option agreements, disclosure agreements and governance. Based in Vancouver, he is sought after for his experience acting on Latin American mining mandates.
  4. Erik Goldsilver
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    Erik Goldsilver
    Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
    Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Based in Toronto, Erik Goldsilver provides counsel across an impressive range of international mining transactions. He frequently advises on mine operation and development matters, among other issues.
  5. Karen MacMillan
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    Karen MacMillan
    Lawson Lundell LLP
    Lawson Lundell LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Co-leader of the firm's mining group Karen MacMillan handles commercial agreements and corporate transactions across the mining industry, with particular strength in asset purchases and dispositions.