Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
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Provided by Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
As the mining industry transforms to face new challenges, leaders across the sector are redefining their strategic objectives to focus more on net zero and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Governed by many domestic and international regulations, mining and mineral exploration companies face legal issues and opportunities that span multiple jurisdictions and practice areas. Success in the global mining marketplace demands expertise from a leading mining law firm with industry knowledge, global connections, and a strong commercial acumen. Whether you are a junior exploration company or a mid-tier producer, our mining lawyers will apply a multidisciplinary approach to the issues you face. Our experience covers transactions involving all major commodities and precious metals, including gold, copper, cobalt, lithium, silver, vanadium, zinc, iron ore and uranium.
We are here to guide you through every stage of the life cycle of a project from exploration to operations to closure. Our legal practice focuses on understanding the commercial and practical sides of your business to ensure we find the best solution.
Chambers Review
Gowling WLG is an international law firm with notable mining expertise in its Toronto and Vancouver offices. The lawyers regularly act on high-value acquisitions as well as financing mandates. The group is particularly highlighted for its knowledge in the royalty and streaming sectors. As well as acting for clients in the precious and base metals space, the law firm also works for specialty metals companies. In addition to its domestic practice, Gowling frequently handles cross-border mandates and has particular expertise in the Latin American market.
Work Highlights
- Gowling WLG assisted Mineros with the sale of its Gualcamayo mine in Argentina to Eris.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gowling's lawyers are experts within the mining industry."
"Gowling is very familiar with our business and the complex legal needs required to execute our commercial contracts."
"The team offers excellent service levels and responsiveness."
"The lawyers have years of experience."
"The team is very detail-oriented and has a broad knowledge of regulatory needs."
"Gowling's lawyers are experts within the mining industry."
"Gowling is very familiar with our business and the complex legal needs required to execute our commercial contracts."
"The team offers excellent service levels and responsiveness."
"The lawyers have years of experience."
"The team is very detail-oriented and has a broad knowledge of regulatory needs."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Erik is a very strong mining lawyer with excellent client service and a practical, commercial approach to helping parties reach mutually acceptable transactions."
"He is an excellent mining lawyer who is knowledgeable and very good in the streaming and royalties area."
France 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.
"She has a very strong commercial sense, demonstrates in-depth analysis and attention to detail and has a keen understanding of the client's goals."
"She is a well-rounded professional who knows the sector and the business, and understands the challenges and opportunities."
"France Tenaille has a very strong Latin American focus."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Nationwide - Canada