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Melanson, Michael N. Bennett Jones LLP
(416) 777-6552 melansonm@bennettjones.com
Mr. Melanson practises extensively in the capital markets area, with an empha-
sis on public and private offerings of securities, take-over bids and M&A. He
acts for clients in a wide range of industries, particularly in the mining industry.
One area of focus of his practice is representing clients in China, Hong Kong
and other international markets.
Mercer, Cathy L. Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
(416) 869-5772 cmercer@casselsbrock.com
Ms. Mercer has extensive experience drafting and negotiating mining royalty,
mineral streaming, option and joint-venture agreements. She has also en-
gaged in debt financing transactions for companies with mines on the verge
of commercial production.
Mingay, Cameron A. Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
(416) 860-6615 cmingay@casselsbrock.com
Mr. Mingay practises M&A, securities, natural resources, cannabis and clean
tech law. He offers extensive experience in representing companies and invest-
ment dealers on domestic, cross-border and international legal work.
Misetich Dann, Linda E. Bennett Jones LLP
(416) 777-4636 misetichdannl@bennettjones.com
Ms. Misetich Dann practises securities and corporate law with a focus on
corporate finance, M&A and transactional work in the mining sector. She
represents a broad range of clients, including issuers and investment dealers
in connection with public financings, private placements, take-over bids,
plans of arrangement and restructurings.
Mitchell, R. Ian Gowling WLG
(416) 862-3546 ian.mitchell@gowlingwlg.com
Mr. Mitchell is a partner at Gowling WLG in Toronto and a member
of its capital markets team. His practice consists of advising on corporate
finance, mergers & acquisitions, commercial and securities law matters,
with particular emphasis on cross-border transactions in the resource
and technology sectors.
Morris, Kevin M. Torys LLP
(416) 865-7633 kmorris@torys.com
Mr. Morris acts for boards of directors, issuers, investors and investment
banks on M&A and capital-raising deals in the mining sector.
recognize they have a mutual interest in building
a strong relationship and co-operating with each
other. As with much of British Columbia, there
are some overlapping claims in the area, including
a claim by the Tahltan. e company is commit-
ted to fostering strong relationships with all po-
tentially affected First Nations communities and
believes that the Silvertip project holds opportu-
nities for all communities in the region.
MacKay: As part of our diligence, we confirmed
the historically positive relationship with the
First Nations communities in the area of the Sil-
vertip mine. Coeur anticipates ongoing consulta-
tion with these communities both in the context
of optimization and exploration, and as a matter
of regular operations. Like its environmental
stewardship policies, Coeur is dedicated to pre-
serving good community relations and unique
ecosystems throughout operations through to
post-reclamation.
LEXPERT: Given that there is a new NDP gov-
ernment in British Columbia, was there any
uncertainty around how things would play out?
MacKay: e change in government in British
Columbia last spring was interesting to observe.
However, given the mine life of many of its pro-
jects, Coeur anticipates that there will regularly
be changes in government, and strives to pro-
duce sound operational plans that are of benefit
to communities.
LEXPERT: What kind of regulatory approvals
were necessary?
MacKay: Based on the financial metrics of JDS
Silver and the parties to the transactions — in-
cluding their Canadian presence — neither
Competition Act nor Investment Canada Act fil-
ings were required. ere were limited approvals
required to complete the transaction.
LEXPERT: Did the legal teams know each other
going in? How would you characterize the tone
of the negotiations?
MacKay: We were very happy to have the oppor-
tunity to work with our colleagues at Blakes and
Bennett Jones again and with Lawson Lundell.
I believe many of us knew each other from prior
transactions — or long-past school days — but it
is always great to be back in touch. I would char-
acterize our interactions as friendly, professional,
and very productive. As mentioned previously,
our clients were in discussions for a long period
but once commercial arrangements were deter-
mined, things moved quite quickly and negotia-
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