Atty. Al Gourley

Atty. Al Gourley

Al Gourley is a Partner at the firm’s London office. He is a globally-recognised resource lawyer, having led many UK and Canadian initial public offerings, secondary and alternative finance transactions, as well as mergers and acquisitions, in the resource sector, particularly cross-border transactions involving Europe, Africa, Australia and Canada.

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About Al Gourley at a glance

Al Gourley is a business attorney, practicing at Fasken. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance Law (2025). Serves clients in London and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Al Gourley is a Partner at the firm’s London office
  • He is a globally-recognised resource lawyer, having led many UK and Canadian initial public offerings, secondary and alternative finance transactions, as well as mergers and acquisitions, in the resource sector, particularly cross-border transactions involving Europe, Africa, Australia and Canada
  • Al is also the Chairman of the World Initiative of Mining Lawyers based in Europe
  • Al is known for his knowledge of “pure” mining transactions, including royalty, streaming, carried interest, joint development, joint venture, option, offtake, marketing and other mining transactions
  • He also has experience working in-house with one of the world’s largest mining companies, as well as more recent experience as CEO of a UK mining company producing industrial minerals for sale to the world’s leading chemical companies
  • Al is also a key strategist who helps private equity and other groups build positions and secure influence or control over companies and assets, as well as manage litigation and disputes
  • Al has litigated trade cases before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, published books and articles on competition and anti-trust law and authored a paper commissioned by the Government of Canada entitled: "A Report on Canada's Conspiracy Laws: 1889-2001 and Beyond"

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Business & Corporate Law

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Al Gourley's law practice is located in London. The firm is Fasken. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Al Gourley focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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Al Gourley's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance Law.

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance Law
- 2025

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