Stikeman Elliott LLP

Stikeman Elliott LLP remains a key player in the mining space, utilizing the deep bench strength of 5 national locations and offices in New York, London and Sydney, to provide a comprehensive service to private and public mining companies (such as Ivanhoe Mines and Dundee Precious Metals) at the domestic and multinational levels. The practice’s full offering covers M&A, public capital transactions, joint ventures, stream and royalty finance, restructurings, taxation and environmental matters. The group is led by securities expert Ivan Grbesic, who advises issuers and underwriters in connection with initial public offerings and private placements; and Amanda Linett and Steven Bennett, both specialists in M&A, private equity and corporate finance transactions. Respected mining industry authority Jay Kellerman brings over 30 years of experience in the practice space to the team. Other key figures include Daphne MacKenzie, who handles complex project finance, restructurings, insolvency and public debt securities; and David Massé in Montreal, who displays expertise in project development. Unless noted, all lawyers mentioned work in the Toronto office.