Mining (International & Cross-Border)
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 2
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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg is a leading independent Canadian law firm with a strong transactional focus, providing specialist expertise from its Toronto and Montreal bases, as well as its New York office. Maintaining close relationships with elite law firms in global jurisdictions, the firm cooperates to provide a joint service and is a top choice for inbound referral work. It has a strong reputation in the market for its proficient handling of high-end deals for an impressive client base and also offers support across a range of commercial disputes.
The firm has longstanding relationships with major players in the mining industry and is well versed in handling substantial cross-border transactions in the space, serving clients’ needs across M&A, divestitures, financing and capital markets. It also often collaborates with US counsel on inbound mandates, and it displays proficiency representing Canadian mining clients in their international growth and strategic projects in Latin America and other regions.
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"Davies Ward are very technical in their knowledge and application of complex legal issues. They have a thoughtful approach to complex problems and are very commercial."
"Davies is ones of the strongest performers with solid bench strength across all functions. I would not hesitate to entrust Davies with the most sensitive and complex work we have."
"There has never been a scenario where the Davies team is not very strong and able to handle whatever is thrown their way."
"Davies Ward are very technical in their knowledge and application of complex legal issues. They have a thoughtful approach to complex problems and are very commercial."
"Davies is ones of the strongest performers with solid bench strength across all functions. I would not hesitate to entrust Davies with the most sensitive and complex work we have."
"There has never been a scenario where the Davies team is not very strong and able to handle whatever is thrown their way."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-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.
"She has the ability to remain calm in any situation and at the same time deal with the most complex issues. She is also able to build relationships easily and understands the commercial aspects of any deal we are working on."
Richard Fridman acts on a wide range of corporate mandates in the mining sector, involving M&A, securities and joint ventures on behalf of mining and investment companies. He operates out of the firm's Toronto office and has notable experience of handling cross-border issues.
"Richard has a great understanding of tying the commercial transaction with the legal aspect. He also has an understanding of the business which makes him a highly effective lawyer."
"Richard is an outstanding client-focused and commercially sensible lawyer. His experience in the industry and his knowledge of how our industry turns a profit is extremely helpful in crafting thoughtful and business-friendly approaches to resolving legal issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Canada