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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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