Benjamin Schach

At Stikeman Elliott, Ben Schach leverages his expertise as an associate within the Corporate and Securities Group. His professional journey encompasses a rich tapestry of responsibilities including spearheading mergers and acquisitions, navigating the complexities of securities and corporate finance, and providing counsel on a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial issues. Schach's advisory roles extend to helping both private and public entities with corporate governance, ensuring adherence to securities law, understanding stock exchange mandates, fulfilling continuous disclosure requirements, and mitigating directors' liabilities under general corporate statutes.

His legal acumen is recognized through membership in both the Law Society of British Columbia and the Canadian Bar Association. Schach's entrepreneurial spirit shone prior to his tenure at Stikeman Elliott, where he co-founded and managed a successful chain of cafes known for their organic cold-pressed juices and smoothies. His educational background is equally impressive, with degrees in Arts and Law from the University of British Columbia, culminating in his admission to the British Columbia bar in 2019.

Schach's professional footprint includes significant contributions to major transactions. Notably, he played a pivotal role in Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.'s C$575 million private placement of common shares, and provided invaluable counsel to Ivanhoe Electric in its US$184 million public offering under the northbound MJDS framework. Additionally, his strategic guidance facilitated ATAC Resources Ltd.'s acquisition by Hecla Mining Company and the subsequent creation of Cascadia Minerals Ltd.

Ben Schach's journey, from a visionary entrepreneur to a respected legal associate, underscores his diverse expertise and commitment to excellence in the realms of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and beyond.