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OVERVIEW
In association with the UK Government’s Toronto IBA programme, The Legal Innovation Forum presents an exclusive symposium:
Mining, energy, and capital markets:
Navigating legal risk + resilience in an evolving operating landscape
As part of the UK Government’s GREAT Legal Services Programme at the International Bar Association Annual Conference, this exclusive Toronto symposium will bring together senior legal, regulatory, and business leaders to explore legal risk and opportunity across the mining, energy, and capital markets sectors, with a particular focus on Canada.
The symposium brings together the UK delegation with international and national peers for a high-level, off-the-record discussion that blends legal insight with strategic foresight.
Timed to coincide with the IBA’s global gathering of 5,000+ legal professionals, this exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to engage in focused dialogue with decision-makers across borders and industries.
Structure + Audience
- The symposium will follow the Chatham House Rule, encouraging open and candid exchange.
- Participants will engage in a two-hour discussion, with Q&A and informal networking.
- A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Who’s attending
- Canadian, UK, US and international law firms (mining, energy, litigation, ESG)
- In-house counsel from the energy, mining, banking, and infrastructure sectors
- Regulatory experts and business leaders in global mining and capital markets
Key Themes
- Drivers + trends in the mining, energy and infrastructure sectors in North America
- Fast-tracking projects while respecting the rights of First Nations and other stakeholders
- Effectively navigating the disputes landscape in the global mining sector
- Funding projects via domestic and international capital markets
Themes + Agenda
11:30 - 11:45 AM | Registration + Networking
11:45 - 11:50 AM | Welcome + Opening Remarks
11:50 AM - 12:20 PM | Panel: The Race for Critical Minerals Security in North America
This 30-minute panel will explore the key drivers and emerging trends shaping the mining and mineral processing sectors across North America, examining how these industries are evolving in response to market demands, regulatory changes, and the push to build a secure Western supply chain. The discussion will address the critical balance between fast-tracking project development and respecting Indigenous and other stakeholder rights, highlighting best practices for meaningful consultation and partnership in the wake of Bill C-5. Panelists will also provide insights into effectively navigating the disputes landscape in the global mining sector. Finally, the session will cover strategies for funding projects in Canada and abroad, including how Canadian governments are innovating to support the industry.
12:20 to 12:55 PM | Facilitated Group Discussion
This 25-minute group discussion will allow attendees a chance to ask the speakers their questions and dive deeper into the key themes broached during the panel.
12:55 to 1:00 PM | Closing Remarks
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