Bennett Jones LLP is well-versed in handling M&As in the mining sector, acting as counsel on mining corporate finance transactions alongside alternative and specialty mine financings. The team is noted for its working advising clients on hostile bid defence cases in the public mining sector. The team focuses on handling issuer-side financings for the mining industry, as well as advising on regulatory and environmental issues related to projects. The Toronto-based practice is spearheaded by Andrew Disipio, who is the go-to for complex transactions such as public and private M&As, corporate reorganizations and joint ventures. Sander Grieve KC is the go-to for global mining and metals issues, while Abbas Ali Khan splits his time between Vancouver and Toronto, and advises a mix of Canadian and international mining companies.
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Key clients

  • Discovery Silver
  • Sierra Metals
  • Americas Gold and Silver
  • Florida Canyon Gold
  • Sprott Mining Idaho
  • Iamgold
  • Osisko Mining
  • First Majestic Silver
  • Nippon Steel
  • Argonaut Gold
  • SolGold
  • McEwen Mining

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Practice head

Andrew Disipio

Other key lawyers

Sander Grieve KC; Abbas Ali Khan