Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is known for its longstanding expertise in the mining sector. The team is based in Vancouver and handles on significant M&A transactions in the mining industry and is a leading firm for financing mining issuers in Canada. Clients also turn to the firm for its expertise in project/debt financing and alternative financing matters. It also has strong international ties, acting as counsel to international mining companies with Canadian operations. Other clients the team serves includes previous metal producers, early-stage issuers and investment banks. The team is also well-versed in the critical minerals sectors where it advises on the financing and development of projects. The practice is jointly led by mining specialists Jen Hansen and Jennifer Traub, who both excel at handling mining-related M&As. Key team members in Toronto include Paul Stein, who advises mining clients on joint ventures and farm-in agreements; Jay Goldman, who leads on securities and commercial transactions; and Mark Bennett, who leads on corporate finance mining transactions.