Gowlings is delighted to announce that Avril Cole, a highly regarded mining and corporate finance lawyer, has joined its Toronto office as a partner and member of its firm-wide Corporate Finance and M&A Group.
Cole brings an established corporate law practice with an extensive network of mining industry contacts that span the globe, with a particular focus on Africa. An experienced negotiator with governments and regulatory authorities, Cole frequently handles country risk assessments and due-diligence assignments. Prior to joining Gowlings, Cole practised corporate law at another large Canadian law firm.
“We are delighted to welcome Avril to our Toronto office,” said Scott Jolliffe Gowlings chair and CEO. “Her unique skill set and extensive relationships internationally, particularly in Africa, make her an invaluable adviser to any client considering developing or financing a mining project.”
Cole specializes in advising Canadian and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions within the resource sector. She has worked on projects throughout North and South America, the U.K., and Africa, and has particular expertise in mining asset acquisitions and divestments, licensing and title matters, and commercial mining agreements.
Called to both the Ontario and New York state bars, Cole is a graduate from the Wolverhampton University law school. She is heavily involved in the mining community, and is a member of Women in Mining and Women in Capital Markets.
Gowlings' Corporate Finance and M&A Group has over 100 corporate finance and M&A lawyers in Canada and the U.K. who deliver strategic legal advice to an international clientele across all major industry sectors. Working with companies at all stages of development, our legal professionals not only offer top-tier M&A expertise, but an unwavering commitment to service, diligence and getting the best deal done for their clients. Gowlings also provides comprehensive legal services in all aspects of business law, advocacy and intellectual property law to seamlessly support its transaction-based work.
Gowlings is a leading international law firm, with over 700 legal professionals serving clients in 10 offices across Canada and around the world. Whether your needs relate to business law, high-stakes litigation or intellectual property matters, we provide a full range of legal services to meet your unique needs and rise to any challenge that comes your way.