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Bruce Blain Toronto Lawyer

S. Bruce Blain

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When preparing financial statements, it is important to consider the issues likely to make the process more challenging for both counsel and management.
Jurisdiction Ontario, 1975
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
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Overview

Bruce Blain’s broad business practice has included advice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and debt and equity financings, as well as partnership, joint venture and shareholder arrangements.

Bruce has been involved in the purchase and sale of businesses across a wide range of industries, including steel making, manufacturing, high tech, financial services and consulting and professional services. His experience also includes public markets financing, reorganization and acquisition transactions.

Frequently acting for mining industry clients, Bruce has worked on the acquisition and disposition of interests in mining operations and properties, both within Canada and abroad. He has also advised on the financing and the structuring of mining ventures.



Achievements

Client Work

  • Zijin Mining acquires 50% of Barrick Gold’s interest in Porgera project for US$298 million, [Deal - Zijin Mining Group]
  • West Edmonton Mall Property completes C$600 million defeasance of its 5.66% first mortgage bonds, [Deal - West Edmonton Mall]
  • Oryx Petroleum completes US$250.5 million initial public offering, [Deal - Oryx Petroleum]
  • Crocodile Gold agrees to acquire AuRico Gold’s Fosterville and Stawell Mines for US$105 million, [Deal - AuRico Gold Inc.]
  • Entrée Gold completes prospectus offering for C$12.5 million, [Deal - Entrée Gold Inc.]
  • Handleman sells its Canadian music operations to Anderson Merchandisers, [Deal - Handleman]
  • TCHC Issuer Trust completes $250 million debenture offering for long term development / revitalization of Regent Park, [Deal - Confidential Client]
  • Royal Bank of Scotland consortium acquires ABN Amro, [Deal - Royal Bank of Scotland]
  • West Edmonton Mall completes US$600 million first mortgage bond issue, [Deal - West Edmonton Mall]

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB University of Toronto
  • B Comm University of Toronto

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Ontario Bar Association

Events

News

Speaking Engagements

  • Ethical Hot Spots for In-House Counsel, 6/6/2019
  • Counsel's Role in the Preparation of Client Financial Statements - Recent Developments, 6/4/2015
Speaker Ethical Hot Spots for In-House Counsel Toronto Symposium (9th Edition) location location Toronto, ON
Counsel's Role in the Preparation of Client Financial Statements - Recent Developments location location Toronto

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