Canada - Canada • Energy and natural resources
Gowling WLG
With 7 national locations and a presence spanning the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, the mining practice at Gowling WLG brings strength to mid-market matters, assisting domestic and multinational mining operations with matters ranging from mineral exploration and project finance to environmental issues, joint ventures and high-value, multi-jurisdictional M&A. Securities expert Ian Mitchell leads the team, advising on M&A, public offerings, private placements and regulatory compliance. Other key figures include Erik Goldsilver, who brings over 20 years to the practice space; France Tenaille, who brings expertise in Latin America, having practiced in both Ontario and Venezuela; and, in Vancouver, business department head Brett Kagetsu and Cyndi Laval, a specialist in advising publicly-listed companies in the resources industry. Unless noted, all lawyers mentioned work in the Toronto office.
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Testimonials
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‘A highly motivated and experienced team. They know the sector, the main challenges and pitfalls and how to solve and/or mitigate them. They are empathetic and listen to clients' needs and fears.’
‘France Tenaille is an amazing professional, with a deep understanding of civil law and common law. Her ability to lead and get the things done is just incredible.’
‘Gowling’s mining team has an unparalleled track-record in the Latin American mining market. The team stands out for its first-hand knowledge of the projects, business and market participants acting in the Latin American mining sector. Partners are hands-on and business-oriented.’
‘France Tenaille is at the very top of Canada’s mining lawyers. She stands out from the rest when it comes to mining investments in Latin America. She is extremely hard-working, with a distinctive ability to focus on the key matters and get deals done. Brett Kagetsu is also an instrumental member of the team, deal-oriented, with extensive experience in dealing with Asian-based clients doing business in Latin America.'
‘Erik Goldsilver is a top-notch lawyer.’
Key clients
- Mineros
- Silver X Mining Corp.
- Aurania Resources
- Alto Verde Copper
- Largo
- Salazar Resources Limited
- Rokmaster Resources Corp.
- Amerigo Resources
- Gold Springs Resource Corp.
- Platinum Group Metals
- West Vault Mining
- Aura Minerals
- Kivalliq Inuit Association
- Canaccord Genuity Corp.
- Mawson Gold Limited
- Capella Minerals
- Rugby Mining Limited
Work highlights
- Providing Mineros with ongoing counsel related to corporate governance and securities matters following its Canadian IPO and concurrent Colombian public offering and listing on the TSX.
- Acted as counsel to Sandstorm Gold in the acquisition of nine royalties and one stream from BaseCore Metals for $525m.
- Acted as counsel to Aura Minerals with respect to its acquisition of Big River Gold Limited and joint venture with Dundee Resource.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ian Mitchell