Michael practises extensively in the capital markets area, with an emphasis on public and private offerings of securities, takeover bids and mergers and acquisitions. He acts for clients in a wide range of industries, particularly in the mining industry. One area of focus of Michael's practice is representing clients in China, Hong Kong and other international markets.

Michael's recent recognitions include:

2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Global Mining – Recognized as a leading Mining lawyer
2021 Chambers Global and 2021 Chambers Canada – Leading lawyer in Energy & Natural Resources, Mining
2021 Best Lawyers – Leading lawyer, Mining, Natural Law and Securities
2020 Lexpert/Report on Business Special Edition – One of the Leading Mining in Canada
2020 The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory – Most consistently recommended, Mining and repeatedly recommended, Corporate Finance & Securities and Corporate Mid-Market

Michael is a member of the American Bar Association, the Canadian Bar Association, the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.

Michael is a member of the Global Advancement Board of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and a recipient of the Arbor Award for volunteer service to the University of Toronto.

Michael N. Melanson

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