Robin Longe

Stationed at Dentons' Vancouver office, Robin Longe emerges as a prominent figure, not just as a partner, but also as the co-chair of the Canadian Mining group, alongside a pivotal role in the Corporate group. His expertise spans the vast terrains of natural resources law, with a particular focus on the intricacies of forestry, mining, environmental, and Indigenous laws. His legal acumen is not confined to advisory roles; it extends to the forefront of corporate transactions across the mining and forestry landscapes. He plays a crucial role in navigating the complexities of acquisitions and dispositions involving timber and mining rights, alongside significant assets like sawmills, pulpmills, and mines.

Robin's proficiency further shines in structuring and negotiating contracts pivotal to the forestry and mining sectors, including but not limited to logging contracts and joint ventures. His adept negotiation skills are also evident in his engagements with First Nations in British Columbia, where he crafts impact and benefit agreements and other collaborative arrangements.

Robin's advisory portfolio is diverse and impressive. For Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd., he played a key role in their acquisition by Copley Equity Partners. He lent his expertise to PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., in the complex proceedings involving Yukon Zinc Corporation. His guidance was instrumental for the Canada Development Investment Corporation in managing the Dominion Coal Blocks and for Western Forest Products in the strategic sale of Tree Farm Licences. His advisory prowess benefited Weyerhaeuser Canada and Boliden Limited in significant sales and optioning deals, and Gorman Bros. Lumber in their acquisition, showcasing his broad expertise across the sector.

His contributions have not gone unnoticed. Since 2019, his deep knowledge and extensive experience have been recognized by several prestigious legal publications, highlighting his leadership in mining law, global mining, forestry law, and agribusiness sectors.

Robin has also made significant contributions to thought leadership, co-authoring articles that address pressing issues in the mining and environmental sectors, and presenting on topics critical to the industry's future. His insights into resource nationalism, the challenges and opportunities presented by COVID-19 in the mining sector, and the evolving landscape of Indigenous law in Canada, among others, have been invaluable.

Moreover, Robin is actively involved in several professional associations, contributing his knowledge and expertise to advance the dialogue and practice in his fields of specialization.

His educational background, with a JD from the University of Toronto and a BSc from the University of British Columbia, complements his professional achievements. Admitted to the British Columbia bar in 2006, Robin's legal journey is marked by a steadfast commitment to excellence and innovation in the natural resources sector, making him a distinguished figure in Canadian law.