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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
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 11 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
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 11 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. Charles Kazaz
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    Charles Kazaz
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    Toronto and Montréal-based 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.

  2. Khaled Abdel-Barr
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    Khaled Abdel-Barr
    Lawson Lundell LLP
    Lawson Lundell LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    Khaled Abdel-Barr is the co-lead of Lawson Lundell's mining practice group. He is noted for the breadth of his mining practice, acting for domestic and international clients on transactional and operational mandates. He is based in Vancouver.

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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
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 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. He is the co-leader of Fasken's global mining group.

  2. Darrell Podowski
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    Darrell Podowski
    Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
    Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 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.
  3. Karen MacMillan
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    Karen MacMillan
    Lawson Lundell LLP
    Lawson Lundell LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations
    2026 | Band 2 | 9 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.

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Band 3

  1. Erik Goldsilver
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    Erik Goldsilver
    Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
    Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations
    2026 | Band 3 | 10 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.

  2. Martin Ignasiak
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    Martin Ignasiak
    Bennett Jones LLP
    Bennett Jones LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked

    Martin Ignasiak is the head of Bennett Jones' energy regulatory practice and splits his time between the firm's Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver offices. He frequently aids clients with achieving regulatory approvals for projects.

  3. Sam Adkins
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    Sam Adkins
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations
    2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked

    Sam Adkins has a strong practice where he focuses on Indigenous considerations and project development matters in the mining space.