Stikeman Elliott LLP

Stikeman Elliott LLP marshals the deep bench strength of 5 national locations and offices in New York, London and Sydney, to provide a comprehensive service to domestic and multinational private and public mining companies (such as Ivanhoe Mines and Teck Resources). The practice’s full offering covers matters ranging from M&A, public capital transactions, joint ventures and stream and royalty finance to restructurings, taxation and environmental matters. The group is headed 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, who both specialize 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 matters; and David Massé in Montreal, who displays expertise in project finance and development. Unless noted, all lawyers mentioned work in the Toronto office.