Michael J. Bourassa

Michael J. Bourassa

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Awarded Practice Areas
Mining Law Natural Resources Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Mining Law Natural Resources Law
Michael J. Bourassa
Michael J. Bourassa
Toronto, ON
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357 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Michael Bourassa’s practice is focused in the mining industry. A member of the Global Mining Group, he acted as the group’s co-ordinator from 2004-2012. A recognized expert, Michael has accumulated extensive experience on both Canadian and international mining projects.

Providing advice on public financings, commercial mining agreements, and corporate social responsibility, and litigation support, Michael also has significant expertise in international mining due diligence issues concerning title, technical matters and environmental risks.

Michael is the Co-Chair of the International Bar Association’s Mining Executive Committee and a past Director of both the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation and the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada. Michael also frequently writes on important CSR trends in the mining industry, and speaks on a wide range of mining related topics.

Works at
Fasken

357 Best Lawyers awards

Fasken logo

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Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Natural Resources Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Mining Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Natural Resources Law, Toronto, Canada (2019)
  • Mining Law, Toronto, Canada (2018)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Mining Law
  • Natural Resources Law
Special Focus:
  • Mining

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