Atty. Brian Graves

Atty. Brian Graves

Brian Graves advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, commercial and securities law matters. With a particular focus on cross-border transactions, Brian works mainly in the mining and natural resource industries and, in particular, is considered an authority on metal streaming transactions.

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About Brian Graves at a glance

Brian Graves is a m&a and environmental attorney, practicing at Fasken. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mining Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian Graves advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, commercial and securities law matters
  • With a particular focus on cross-border transactions, Brian works mainly in the mining and natural resource industries and, in particular, is considered an authority on metal streaming transactions
  • Brian regularly acts as lead counsel on M&A deals for Canadian and foreign clients, advising on hostile and friendly take-over bids, reverse take-overs, plans of arrangement, asset and share purchases and related party transactions
  • In the corporate finance area, Brian is frequently involved in public and private securities offerings, stock exchange listings and securities regulatory matters
  • In the mining and natural resources space, in addition to metal streaming transactions, Brian also advises on other commercial arrangements such as joint ventures, earn-ins, operating agreements, off-take arrangements, royalties and lending transactions
  • Brian has published articles on numerous topics including metal streaming, public company redomicilings, take-over bids and mining disclosure, and has lectured on areas including cross-border M&A, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, dealing with multiple listed companies and directors’ duties
  • He has taught securities law as a visiting professor at the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law and as a lecturer at the University of Windsor law school, and has appeared on the faculty of the Directors College founded by McMaster University

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Graves's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Graves handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Environmental Law

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What practice areas does Brian Graves handle?
Brian Graves focuses on m&a, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Brian Graves received?
Brian Graves's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mining Law; Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mining Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law
- 2026

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