France is a partner in the Business Law Group and the Mining Group at Cassels Brock. Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, international transactions and related commercial and corporate matters. Her experience includes specific expertise on mining transactions, working with both public and private issuers in the natural resources sectors, through all stages of the mining cycle, domestically and internationally, including major, intermediate and junior mining companies, as well as exploration start-up companies. France is qualified to practice in both civil and common law jurisdictions. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Prior to joining Cassels Brock, France practised law for over six years at a major national Canadian law firm. Before moving to Canada, France practised law for over four years at a leading law firm in Caracas, Venezuela.
Recent mining transactions or projects in which France has been involved, include:
· Advising Goldcorp Inc. on the acquisition and divestiture of mining projects in Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Argentina and Chile
· Advising Yamana Gold Inc. in the acquisition and divestiture of mining projects in Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Papua New Guinea
· Advising Kinross Gold Corporation and Dundee Precious Metals Inc. on the acquisition and divestiture of mining projects in Canada, the United States and abroad
· In general, advising on and negotiating domestic and international mining agreements, including option agreements, joint venture agreements, royalty agreements, and other various commercial mining agreements
· Advising various corporations on the acquisition and development of projects in Colombia, from acquisition to financing through public markets
Achievements
· Chambers Global 2012 (Projects: Mining: Leading Canadian Firms (Latin America-wide), Energy & Natural Resources (Venezuela))
Associations
· Canadian Bar Association
· Canadian Council for the Americas (CCA)
· International Bar Association
· Ontario Bar Association
· Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)
Transactions
Cassels Brock Represents Dundee Precious Metals Inc. in the Sale of Its Serbian Project to Dunav Resources Ltd., 09/07/2011
Cassels Brock Acts For Calvista Gold Corporation As It Closes Its Initial Public Offering, 06/22/2011
Cassels Brock Acts For Solvista Gold Corporation In Its Amalgamation With Alpha One Corporation, 06/22/2011
Dundee Precious Metals Completes Sale of Timok and Potoj Cuka Gold Projects in Serbia, 08/10/2010
Goldcorp Completes Sale of Escobal Silver Deposit for US$505 Million, 08/10/2010
Goldcorp Completes Acquisition of 70% Interest in El Morro Project for $513,000,000, 06/10/2010
Goldcorp Sells Remaining Interest in Morelos Project, 04/13/2010