Atty. Chris G. Baldwin

Atty. Chris G. Baldwin

Chris advises on acquisitions and dispositions of mines and mining companies, project development and mine operations throughout Canada and the world. He has assisted in the structuring and negotiation of hundreds of transactions, including farm-ins and joint ventures, corporate acquisitions and mergers and royalty sales.

49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Chris G. Baldwin at a glance

Chris G. Baldwin is a environmental attorney, practicing at Lawson Lundell LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (1977), Northwest Territories (1994), and Nunavut (1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mining Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Chris advises on acquisitions and dispositions of mines and mining companies, project development and mine operations throughout Canada and the world
  • He has assisted in the structuring and negotiation of hundreds of transactions, including farm-ins and joint ventures, corporate acquisitions and mergers and royalty sales
  • He has extensive experience with all legal aspects of the development, construction and financing of mines (including diamonds, coal and uranium), royalties, marketing contracts, ore sales contracts, impact benefit agreements with Indigenous Peoples and environmental and regulatory matters
  • Chris has experience with tendering for mineral concessions and negotiating mining contracts with sovereign governments
  • His practice also includes acting as an expert witness in mining-related litigation

Practice Areas Explained

Chris G. Baldwin's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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What practice areas does Chris G. Baldwin handle?
Chris G. Baldwin focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Chris G. Baldwin practiced law?
Chris G. Baldwin has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
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What awards or recognition has Chris G. Baldwin received?
Chris G. Baldwin's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mining Law; Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada: Mining Law; Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Global: Mining - International & Cross-Border.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mining Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada: Mining Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Global: Mining - International & Cross-Border
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Canada: Energy & Natural Resources - Mining, and Mining: Development and Operations
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada 2018: Mining Law, and Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory: BV Peer Review rated
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mining Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Natural Resources Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2010

Bar Admissions

British Columbia
Admitted: 1977
Northwest Territories
Admitted: 1994
Nunavut
Admitted: 1999

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