Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
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Lavery, de Billy is a highly regarded Québec law firm with a particular strength in mining finance transactions, including streaming and royalty agreements. The mining law group is respected for its representation of junior exploration companies. The team also advises on Aboriginal law and construction matters relating to mining projects.
Work Highlights
- Lavery, de Billy acted for Osisko Mining on a joint-venture agreement with a subsidiary of Gold Fields regarding the joint ownership and development of the Windfall gold project in Quebec.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is always responsive and willing to help."
"The lawyers are creative, rigorous and sharp."
"The team is always responsive and willing to help."
"The lawyers are creative, rigorous and sharp."
Notable Practitioners
René Branchaud advises national mining companies on transactions, corporate restructuring and financing. Based in Montréal, he handles mandates with cross-border complexities.
"René Branchaudoffers great client service and expertise."
Montréal-based Sébastien Vézina frequently represents public and private clients in corporate transactions arising from the mining sector. Most notably, he advises organisations on M&A, joint ventures and commercial agreements in Canada and internationally.
"Sébastien Vézina provides excellent advice, and his dedication exceeds expectations."
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