My mining law practice involves all phases of mining from exploration, development and production through to reclamation. I provide advice on all forms of title reviews, options, leases, purchase and joint venture agreements during the early phases of mineral exploration and permitting, socio economic, engineering, consulting, construction, operator, equity and debt financing, smelter, processing agreements during the development and production phases and reclamation agreements in the reclamation phase.

Within my practice area I act domestically and internationally for junior, mid sized and major explorers, developers and producers as well as engineering, mining and geological consultants, individuals, prospectors, organizations, syndicates and financiers (debt and equity,) in private and public financing. 

I have also participated in background studies for mineral legislation in British Columbia and other Canadian jurisdictions and advised foreign governments regarding the preparation and implementation of mining legislation.

I advise clients and prepare opinions on complex legal mineral titles issues in B.C. as well as litigation involving title matters, right to mine, valuation, expropriation matters and aboriginal issues.

I have acted for clients involved in transactions in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.

I have been involved in acting for clients in energy related projects in Canada, the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America with particular emphasis on coalbed methane projects.

I am part of the mining group which also addresses, taxation, regulatory, employment, transportation, construction, securities, corporate and matters related to the mining industry.