Publications
- Alertes, Cas/Transactions > Blue Note Completes the Spinoff of its New Brunswick Properties to GeoVenCap March 28th, 2012
- Nouvelles > Conference on Environmental Forensics February 1st, 2012
- Nouvelles > Canadian Institute Conference on the Plan Nord November 29th, 2011
Overview
Getting you the most out of your natural resources. That’s what we mean by a different kind of practice.
Our team
Canada is a country rich in natural resources. Whether you are in the mining, forestry or energy sector, BCF has the expertise to accompany you in your efforts to tap into this tremendous wealth. We take a practical, business-oriented approach to help your business grow and flourish.
Corporate Finance
In the natural resources sector, you need money available when opportunity knocks. Our experienced team of professionals can assist you in completing your financing transactions, whether by issuing equity or by borrowing funds. We have experience in initial public offerings, secondary offerings, private placements, transfers, secured and unsecured loans and a range of other capital-raising means. We can help prepare the legal documents and negotiate the terms of the agreements, in addition to navigating the logistical minefield along the way to completing the deal.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Whether you are buying or selling a business, you should expect the unexpected. Fortunately, in BCF you have an experienced and reliable partner to help complete this type of transaction. Our team doesn’t just provide the best legal answer; it seeks the best business answer.
Regulatory Matters
Your business can’t afford to get bogged down in regulatory matters. We help cut to the heart of the matter in interpreting complex statutes and regulations such as the Mining Act (Quebec), the Forest Act (Quebec), the Regulation respecting Petroleum, Natural Gas, Brine and Underground Reservoirs (Quebec), National Instrument 43-101 respecting Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and National Instrument 51-101 respecting Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities.
Environmental Law
Environmental law is at the core of a natural resources business. Our seasoned lawyers can help you manage your environmental risks and uncertainties and comply with the maze of statutory and regulatory environmental requirements. In recent years, several legislative schemes have changed the stakes for a myriad of projects. We put forward practical environmental solutions that will enable you to succeed in your venture.
Aboriginal Law
Whenever a project involves the exploitation of Aboriginal peoples’ land and resources, the courts have confirmed their right to be consulted and have their rights taken into account. Any successful endeavour must establish strong business ties with the Aboriginal community. Our experienced Aboriginal law team has the skills and network to guide you in each step of this process, from initial meetings with Aboriginal representatives to negotiating and concluding legal partnerships.
Labour and Employment Law
Your business needs the best people, not the distraction of labour relations disputes. Strategic management of your human resources can also make your business more competitive. BCF has a complete range of legal services in the area of labour relations, and can help with everything from union relations to collective bargaining and management employment contracts. And if the best-laid plans go wrong, our team is there to represent you before the labour courts.
Business Immigration
The natural resources industry is becoming increasingly globalized, with more and more businesses of all sizes having international personnel and operations. BCF is one of the rare firms offering complete outsourcing services in this field. We manage all personnel mobility and relocation processes so you can excel in your main areas of expertise, without having to worry about immigration issues.
