Melanie Shishler
Global Guide 2024
Band 2 : Mining (International & Cross-Border)
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About
Provided by Melanie Shishler
Practice Areas
A partner well regarded for her strategic thinking and insights into Canadian and international M&A, Melanie advises on complex public and private mergers & acquisitions. She has expertise in acting for both bidders and target companies in solicited and unsolicited public takeover bids and privately negotiated acquisitions in a variety of industries. A significant portion of Melanie’s practice is focused on mining. Her diverse practice involves advising clients on mining asset acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, royalty and metals streaming transactions, private equity investment transactions, proxy contests, and equity and debt corporate finance. She is lead counsel on worldwide and significant M&A initiatives for Barrick Gold Corporation, as well as numerous intermediate and junior mining companies. Melanie is a frequent writer and speaker on mining law, governance issues and joint ventures. She is also a member of Davies’ Management Committee. Select Recognition: Chambers Global; IFLR1000; Legal 500 Canada; Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A and Mining; Best Lawyers in Canada.
Chambers Review
Global
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"Melanie Shishler has an amazing depth of knowledge and excellent insight and advice."
"Melanie is the first person I would call to address a complex matter requiring both attention to detail and sound judgement."
"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."
"Melanie Shishler has an amazing depth of knowledge and excellent insight and advice."
"Melanie is the first person I would call to address a complex matter requiring both attention to detail and sound judgement."
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