Mining (International & Cross-Border)
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 2
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Bennett Jones is a distinguished Canadian law firm with roots in the Alberta energy market, offering national coverage and expertise across transactional and contentious matters in conjunction with industry-specific experience. The law firm provides international scope to clients through an office presence in New York (practising only Canadian law) and through relationships with a network of global partner firms. Oil and gas has long been part of the firm’s identity, and it performs strongly on transactions and disputes in the space, including international arbitration.
Teams at Bennett Jones act for a variety of junior and major mining companies and provide cross-border guidance across transactional and regulatory areas. The law firm’s mining group often assists foreign investors buying up assets in the Canadian market, as well as offering experience in global mining projects all over the world. The group is called upon to assist Canada-based financiers and owners of global mining operations to raise capital on Canadian markets.
Strengths
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"Cross border, Bennett Jones is very capable. They have solid relationships in other countries and good ability to work with lawyers there."
"Bennett Jones have a very good relationship with players in the mining space, including mining companies, investment bankers and other law firms. While having excellent knowledge and experience in mining law and transactions, they are keenly aware of the need to be practical and focus on the needs of the client."
"Cross border, Bennett Jones is very capable. They have solid relationships in other countries and good ability to work with lawyers there."
"Bennett Jones have a very good relationship with players in the mining space, including mining companies, investment bankers and other law firms. While having excellent knowledge and experience in mining law and transactions, they are keenly aware of the need to be practical and focus on the needs of the client."
Notable Practitioners
Sander Grieve 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. He is based in Toronto and heads the firm's mining industry team.
"He is always going above and beyond for the client - he gives rational advice, understands the key issues and is very practical and experienced."
"Sander is the strongest, most commercially aware, sophisticated and experienced lawyer that I have had the pleasure of working with. He takes time to understand the needs of the business, assess risks and opportunities and formulate solutions."
"He is an outstanding and experienced lawyer who is highly trusted by his clients."
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 a fantastic client-focused lawyer."
"He has become far more than a legal resource. He is often the first and sometimes the only advice that I will seek out."
Toronto-based Linda Misetich Dann frequently represents clients engaged in corporate activities in the mining space including M&A and spin-out transactions.
"Linda is a very knowledgeable and practical lawyer."
"Linda is an aware and insightful adviser who is efficient and easy to work with."
James Clare frequently assists natural resources companies in navigating corporate financing and M&A transactions. Based in Toronto, he is well versed in the representation of issuers and underwriters.
"James is a real problem solver - he has a great understanding of the system and helps us navigate through it."
"He is very deal-oriented and gives practicable advice."
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Bennett Jones LLP
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