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Mining (International & Cross-Border) (Foreign Expertise) | Global
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Africa-wide
F Pierre Boivin
McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Mining (International & Cross-Border) (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 10 Years RankedPierre Boivin is highly experienced in natural resources transactions across Africa, with solid expertise in M&A and private equity investments relating to mining and infrastructure projects across the continent. He provides further advice in the area of oil and gas and is the firm's Africa group leader.
Australia
F Gordon Chambers
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP | Mining (International & Cross-Border) (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 15 Years RankedVancouver-based Gordon Chambers is noted for his domestic and international expertise in securities law, frequently representing organisations with mining interests in Australia and Latin America. He also handles corporate financing matters for clients in the mining and financial services sectors.
F Melanie Shishler
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Mining (International & Cross-Border) (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 11 Years RankedToronto-based Melanie Shishler is renowned for her representation of major mining companies in an impressive range of international and domestic transactions. She is sought out for her expertise on corporate transactions and agreements, with particular strength advising on matters involving the gold sector.
F Sander Grieve
Bennett Jones LLP | Mining (International & Cross-Border) (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 15 Years RankedToronto-based Sander Grieve KC is highly regarded for his representation of mining exploration and operation companies in M&A and financing mandates, providing further expertise with respect to corporate governance and public offerings.
F Shea SmallMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Mining (International & Cross-Border) (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 10 Years RankedToronto-based Shea Small is adept at handling corporate and commercial mining transactions, including notable M&A mandates. He acts for a number of significant companies in the mining and metals sectors, including multinationals.
China
F Michael BoehmMichael Boehm Legal Professional Corporation | Mining (International & Cross-Border) (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 10 Years RankedMichael Boehm provides clients with extensive experience of cross-border transactions in the mining and natural resources space. His expertise includes global M&A and financings, with a particular focus on Chinese outbound deals, and he is adept acting for Chinese parties on their Canadian and international investments.
F Roger TaplinMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Mining (International & Cross-Border) (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 16 Years RankedVancouver-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.
Latin America-wide
F Alan Hutchison
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Mining (International & Cross-Border) (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 15 Years RankedCo-chair of the firm's mining group, Alan Hutchison, regularly represents international clients in corporate mandates, with significant expertise in Latin American mining transactions. He is based in Vancouver.
F Erik GoldsilverCassels Brock & Blackwell LLP | Mining (International & Cross-Border) (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 15 Years RankedBased 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.
F France M TenailleGowling WLG (Canada) LLP | Mining (International & Cross-Border) (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 15 Years RankedFrance Tenaille is a Toronto-based partner and leader of the Latin America team. Her mining practice focuses on corporate and project financing, M&A transactions and commercial matters.
Venezuela
F France M TenailleGowling WLG (Canada) LLP | Mining (International & Cross-Border) (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 15 Years RankedFrance Tenaille is a Toronto-based partner and leader of the Latin America team. Her mining practice focuses on corporate and project financing, M&A transactions and commercial matters.