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James D. Beeby

Corporate Finance, M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital Lawyer

Partner

Yannick Beaudoin

Project Development, Energy and Infrastructure Lawyer at Bennett Jones Montreal

Angela Blake

M&A, Securities and Corporate Finance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Sixteen Bennett Jones lawyers have been ranked in the 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Global Mining. This recognition highlights our decades of experience providing practical, strategic legal advice to global mining companies, investors and developers.

Sixteen Bennett Jones Lawyers Ranked in Lexperts Mining Special Edition

Sixteen Bennett Jones Lawyers Ranked in Lexpert's Global Mining Special Edition

Brent W. Kraus

Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Markets and Corporate/Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Brent Kraus comments in <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.lexpert.ca/news/energy-law/energy-dealmaking-takes-a-break-but-lawyers-who-practise-in-the-sector-are-still-optimistic/393076" target="_blank">Lexpert</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.lexpert.ca/news/energy-law/energy-dealmaking-takes-a-break-but-lawyers-who-practise-in-the-sector-are-still-optimistic/393076" target="_blank">'s Special Edition on Energy</a> on what we've seen so far in 2025—and what might be next for energy M&A activity in Canada. The landscape this year has been one of uncertainty, driven by US tariffs and trade policy—but there's also optimism that dealmaking sentiment is improving.

The Lay of the Land in Energy Dealmaking

William S. Osler KC

Capital Markets, Securities, M&A and Corporate Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Ali J. Naushahi

Securities, Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions and Mining Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Bosa Kosoric

Commercial and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are asking for comments on a proposed framework to oversee an independent dispute resolution service with binding authority for resolving investor complaints.

CSA Invites Comments

CSA Invites Comments on Process Refinements and an Oversight Model for a Proposed Dispute Resolution Service for Investor Complaints

Flutra Kacuri

Private Equity, M&A , Corporate and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Associate

Sabrina A. Bandali

International Trade, Regulatory and Investment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The total number of Canadian M&A deals declined in the second quarter of 2025 as tariff disruption and uncertainty hampered dealmaking activity. However, the overall value of announced Canadian deals was up considerably in the second quarter of 2025, resulting in higher average deal sizes. A similar scenario of fewer deals and higher values is playing out in the United States and globally.

Canada Q2 2025 MA Landscape

Canada's Q2 2025 M&A Landscape

Lorelei Graham

Food and Agribusiness Lawyer, IP Lawyer, Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Across the Atlantic, the European Union (EU) and its member states have also been encouraging climate-resilient agri-tech innovation, but their approach to intellectual property incentives has been a bit different. The European Union has set ambitious climate goals (like achieving climate neutrality by 2050) and launched the European Green Deal, a broad policy agenda to support sustainable technologies. While funding and regulations (such as support for sustainable farming practices) are big parts of the EU strategy, there is also recognition that IP rights play an important role in fostering innovation. However, unlike Canada or the recent US pilot program, Europe has not implemented a unified “green channel” for patent examination at the European Patent Office.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part III

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part III: Green Without the Label: Europe's Pragmatic IP Approach to Agri-Tech Innovation

Steven L. Major KC

Commercial Dispute, Construction, Fraud, Police and Personal Injury Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Drew C. Broughton

Corporate Commercial and M&A Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Kevin Myson

Corporate, Commercial Transaction, Energy, Natural Resource and M&A Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Canada is navigating a "wild frontier" in the energy industry, with a unique opportunity to forge successful and sustainable partnerships both domestically and internationally. This was the rallying call at the Energy Business Forum during the 74th Canadian Energy Executive Association (CEEA) conference in Banff, Alberta, where industry leaders gathered to share visions for the future of Canada's energy landscape.

Key Takeaways From the Wild Frontier Energy Business Forum CEEA 74

Key Takeaways From the "Wild Frontier" Energy Business Forum at CEEA '74

Melanie Teetaert

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Jennifer (Jenn) K. Choi

Maruska Giacchetto

This article examines the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in J.P. Thomson Architects Ltd. v Greater Essex County District School Board, 2025 ONCA 378, which provides critical clarification on the interpretation of multi-step dispute resolution (MSDR) clauses. MSDR clauses, commonly used in commercial contracts, outline escalating steps such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration to resolve disputes. The Court addressed ambiguities in the drafting of MSDR timelines, emphasizing that specified timeframes should be interpreted as minimum waiting periods rather than strict deadlines. The decision overturned a lower court ruling that barred a party from arbitration due to a perceived failure to meet a 30-day mediation request deadline. This article highlights the importance of precise drafting in MSDR clauses, discusses the implications of the Court's decision, and provides practical guidance for parties drafting or negotiating dispute resolution provisions in commercial agreements.

Do you need to rush to mediate - Ontario Court of Appeal

Do You Need to Rush to Mediate? Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies Interpretation of Multi-Step Dispute Resolution Clause

The United States has long been a major player in both agri-tech innovation and the intellectual property (IP) landscape. In the past, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offered its own version of a green patent fast-track to encourage climate-friendly inventions. Notably, in 2009 to 2011 the USPTO ran a Green Technology Pilot Program that prioritized examination for certain eco-friendly patents. The pilot ended in 2012, but more recently the USPTO brought back the idea in June 2022, with the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program, which was essentially an accelerated examination program for patent applications directed to fight climate change. Under this program, inventions designed to reduce or monitor greenhouse gas emissions, including many clean energy, sustainability or climate-smart agriculture innovations, could be examined out of turn. Importantly, like Canada’s program, the US pilot did not charge the usual petition fee for expediting. The goal was to spur green tech by making it faster and cheaper to secure IP rights.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part II

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part II: Innovation Interrupted: What the End of the USPTO's Green Program Means for Agri-Tech

Climate change is driving a surge in agricultural technology (agri-tech) innovations aimed at making farming more resilient and sustainable. From drought-resistant crops to carbon-capturing soil techniques, these climate-focused agri-tech solutions are crucial for global food security. An often-overlooked piece of this puzzle is intellectual property (IP) strategy, namely how patents and other IP rights are used to protect and incentivize innovation.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part I

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part I: Planting the Future: Why Canada's IP System May Be the Climate Innovation Sleeper Hit


Bennett Jones Announcement Sixteen Bennett Jones Lawyers Ranked in Lexpert's Global Mining Special Edition September 3, 2025 Authors James D. BeebyPartner Yannick BeaudoinPartner Angela BlakePartner James ClarePartner Andrew N. DisipioPartner Christian P. GauthierPartner Sander A.J.R. Grieve KCPartner Kristopher R. HancPartner Abbas Ali KhanPartner Brent W. KrausPartner Bosa KosoricPartner Linda Misetich DannPartner Michael N. MelansonOf Counsel Ali J. NaushahiPartner Jean TessierPartner We're pleased to share that 16 Bennett Jones lawyers have been recognized in the 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Global Mining, with representation across our Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal offices. Our ranked mining lawyers are leaders in the mining and metals industry and contribute to our top-ranked national Mining group, which has led some of the most complex and high-stakes M&A, capital markets, joint venture and project finance transactions in Canada and cross-border. Our ranked lawyers are: Abbas Ali Khan James Beeby Yannick Beaudoin Angela Blake James Clare Andrew Disipio Simon Foxcroft Christian Gauthier Sander Grieve Kristopher Hanc Brent Kraus Bosa Kosoric Linda Misetich Dann Michael Melanson Ali Naushahi Jean Tessier Share by Email Social Media Download Download Subscribe Republishing Requests For permission to republish this or any other publication, contact Amrita Kochhar at kochhara@bennettjones.com. For informational purposes only This publication provides an overview of legal trends and updates for informational purposes only. For personalized legal advice, please contact the authors. Authors James D. Beeby, Partner • Co-Head of Corporate Department Vancouver • 604.891.5326 • beebyj@bennettjones.com Yannick Beaudoin, Partner Montréal • 514.985.4529 • beaudoiny@bennettjones.com Angela Blake, Partner Toronto, Vancouver • 416.777.4889 • blakea@bennettjones.com James Clare, Partner Toronto • 416.777.6245 • clarej@bennettjones.com Andrew N. Disipio, Partner • Head of Mining Industry Team Toronto • 416.777.5034 • disipioa@bennettjones.com Christian P. Gauthier, Partner • Co-Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Vancouver • 604.891.5120 (Vancouver) • gauthierc@bennettjones.com Sander A.J.R. Grieve KC, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4826 • grieves@bennettjones.com Kristopher R. Hanc, Partner • Co-Head of Corporate Department; Co-Head of Capital Markets Practice Toronto • 416.777.7395 • hanck@bennettjones.com Abbas Ali Khan, Partner Toronto, Vancouver • 416.777.5388 • alikhana@bennettjones.com Brent W. Kraus, Partner • Co-Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Calgary • 403.298.3071 • krausb@bennettjones.com Bosa Kosoric, Partner Vancouver • 604.891.5322 • kosoricb@bennettjones.com Linda Misetich Dann, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4636 • misetichdannl@bennettjones.com Michael N. Melanson, Of Counsel Toronto • 416.777.6552 • melansonm@bennettjones.com Ali J. Naushahi, Partner Toronto • 416.777.5397 • naushahia@bennettjones.com Jean Tessier, Partner Montréal • 514.985.4527 • tessierj@bennettjones.com

Sixteen Bennett Jones Lawyers Ranked in Lexpert's Global Mining Special Edition

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