Gowling WLG centres its mining practice on the mid-market, advising international and domestic mining clients listed in Canada, the UK and Australia. The team assists clients in a number of different mining industries including precious and base metals, specialty and battery metals and critical minerals. The team is well-equipped to handle mineral exploration, site development and project financing as well as corporate financing issues and M&A. R. Ian Mitchell leads the Toronto-based practice and is a transactions-focused mining lawyer. Cyndi Laval resides in Vancouver and is experienced in handling mining law issues and corporate finance, while France Tenaille forms part of the Toronto team and is key to the issues involving Latin America and Cuba.
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Practice head

R. Ian Mitchell

Other key lawyers

Cyndi Laval; France Tenaille; Brett Kagetsu; Linda Hogg