Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
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Bennett Jones is noted for its frequent representation of mid-tier mining companies in a broad range of transactional mandates. The Toronto-based mining group acts for junior and major mining players, as well as financial institutions. It is well versed in mine development issues, such as exploration, mine construction agreements and permitting, and is equally highly rated for its wide-ranging expertise in mining project finance, encompassing private finance arrangements as well as IPOs and follow-on offers.
Work Highlights
- Bennett Jones advised Nippon Steel on its proposed CAD1.15 billion investment in Elk Valley Resources.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bennett Jones works expeditiously through complex agreements in a short time frame."
"The team provides thoughtful responses to our queries."
"Bennett Jones always proposes innovative solutions and never loses the business concept."
"The lawyers are highly knowledgeable and work on a lot of complex deals."
"The team is very experienced in the mining sector."
"Bennett Jones works expeditiously through complex agreements in a short time frame."
"The team provides thoughtful responses to our queries."
"Bennett Jones always proposes innovative solutions and never loses the business concept."
"The lawyers are highly knowledgeable and work on a lot of complex deals."
"The team is very experienced in the mining sector."
Notable Practitioners
Sander Grieve, based in Toronto, 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.
"Sander is a lawyer who works to find solutions. He has very deep experience, is an excellent relationship builder and can navigate grey situations better than most lawyers."
"Sander Grieve is super knowledgeable and always thinking outside the box."
"Sander Grieve is the best mining lawyer in Canada, without question."
Toronto-based Abbas Ali Khan frequently advises companies involved in mining exploration, development and production on securities and M&A transactions. He has experience acting for clients in relation to high-value operations across North America.
"Abbas is thoughtful, commercial and at the ready to service clients. He is a pleasure to work with."
"He is responsive and knowledgeable in all legal matters."
Toronto-based Linda Misetich Dann frequently represents clients engaged in corporate activities in the mining space including M&A and spin-out transactions.
"Linda Misetich Dann is very experienced and practical."
James Clare frequently assists natural resources companies with navigating corporate financing and M&A transactions. Based in Toronto, he is well versed in the representation of issuers and underwriters.
"James Clare has broad international experience."
Andrew Disipio is a lawyer with a growing profile due to his work in the mining sector. He is frequently involved in high-value acquisitions and investments, both domestically and internationally. He is based in Toronto and heads the firm's mining industry team.
"Andrew is a great lawyer who is pragmatic and has an acute awareness of sensitive issues."
"Andrew Disipio has excellent relationships with stock exchanges and securities entities."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bennett Jones LLP
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