Overview

“An extremely good corporate lawyer who definitely provides a different angle in looking at our debt issues. He provides his opinion on how big the risks are, but doesn’t fearmonger – that’s a very valuable thing, as he can give you risks but not make them sound insurmountable.”

Scott focuses on Canadian and cross-border acquisition finance and structured finance, derivatives, secured lending, merchant banking and project finance, as well as corporate and asset-based lending – principally as these areas relate to transactions.

Scott’s clients rely on his skill in developing and structuring integrated financing, debt and treasury platforms; on his ability to deconstruct, analyze and negotiate the terms of complex financing transactions and derivative investments; and on his expertise in dealing with the regulations of Canadian financial institutions. Clients also regularly seek Scott’s guidance on the financial regulatory aspects of acquisitions, investments and lending in Canada and on providing financial services in Canada.

Acted for BHP in its US$4.3-billion silver streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd. relating to its share of Antamina silver production – the most valuable streaming transaction to date based on upfront consideration received.

Acted for New Gold Inc. in its US$7-billion merger with Coeur Mining, Inc., creating a 100% North American precious metals producer with seven operating mines.

Acting for Agnico Eagle Mines Limited in its C$2.9-billion acquisition, by way of plan of arrangement, of Rupert Resources Ltd., for Agnico Eagle shares and contingent value rights, as part of a comprehensive consolidation of properties in the Central Lapland Greenstone Belt of Northern Finland that establishes Finland as a multi-asset, multi-decade regional platform within Agnico Eagle's portfolio.

Acted as Canadian counsel for Enerflex Inc. in its private placement of US$400 million of senior notes and the concurrent redemption of Enerflex Ltd.’s secured senior notes.

Acted for Barrick Mining Corporation in the sale of the Hemlo Gold Mine to Carcetti Capital Corp., which is to be renamed to Hemlo Mining Corp. upon closing of the transaction, for up to US$1.09 billion.

Practice Areas

• Banking/Finance
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Securities

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1993 (ON)