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.
Mergers And Acquisitions Law & More Attorney
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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).
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About 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
- 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
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Mergers & Acquisitions
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Environmental Law
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Covering m&a and environmental, Brian Graves can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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Clients consistently note that understanding what is happening in their case — and why — is as important as the outcome itself. Brian Graves maintains clear, timely communication throughout every matter.
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