Andrew is Chambers-ranked and repeatedly recommended by Lexpert for Mining.
Andrew has significant expertise in both public and private M&A, having acted on plans of arrangement, take-over bids, share and asset acquisitions, joint ventures and complex corporate reorganizations. Andrew also acts for issuers and underwriters on equity and debt financings, including shelf and short form prospectus offerings and private placements, as well as reverse takeovers and stock exchange listings.
While Andrew acts for clients in a wide range of industries, including technology, gaming, consumer products, media & telecom, financial services, real estate and retail, he focuses on the mining and metals sector as Head of the Firm's Mining Group.
Andrew assists mining clients through every phase of their business, from inception through to exploration, extraction, development and production. His commitment to providing comprehensive legal solutions, combined with his deep understanding of the mining industry, has made him a trusted and long-standing advisor to his clients.
In addition to transactional work, Andrew provides ongoing counsel to public companies on their disclosure, corporate governance and other corporate and securities law obligations. Andrew takes a practical, client-focused approach to legal advice with a view of building long-term relationships with key clients.
Andrew has served on a number of Bennett Jones' national committees, including the Firm's Partnership Admission Committee and Governance Committee, as well as the Toronto Student Committee.