Michael Pickersgill

Mike excels in guiding both national and international companies through the intricacies of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, alongside ensuring their compliance with continuous disclosure and stock exchange norms. Leading the Mining and Metals Practice at Torys, Mike has demonstrated unmatched expertise in the sector, orchestrating the largest Canadian IPO in mining over the last decade and successfully managing the sale of the nation's top thermal coal enterprise. His innovative approach to streaming, royalty, and alternative finance solutions has significantly benefited projects worldwide.

His legal prowess encompasses a wide array of services, notably in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and sectors including infrastructure, energy, and resources. Recognized for his commercial acumen, Mike's role in pivotal transactions like the Triple Flag and Maverix Metals merger, the Orion Mine Finance and Nomad Royalty sale, and the comprehensive financing of the Goose Mine in Nunavut, underscores his strategic vision in the mining sector.

Mike's leadership in the Triple Flag IPO, Sprott Mining's streaming agreement with Trigon Metals, BHP's investment in Filo Mining Corp, and Orion Mine Finance's venture in the Greenstone Project further highlight his capacity to steer significant deals. His involvement in Newcrest Mining's Toronto Stock Exchange listing adds to his impressive portfolio.

Acknowledged as a leading figure in mining law by Chambers Canada and Chambers Global, along with accolades from Best Lawyers in Canada and The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Mike's contributions to the field are widely recognized. His insights into regulatory transitions, ESG considerations, and critical minerals in the mining sector provide valuable guidance to stakeholders navigating this evolving landscape.

Mike is actively involved in the mining law community, holding memberships with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, the World Association of Mining Lawyers, and the Prospector's and Developers Association of Canada. His academic background, with an LLB from the University of Windsor and a BA from Queen's University, coupled with his admission to the Ontario bar in 1999, forms the foundation of his distinguished career in law.