Profile

Steven practices corporate and commercial law with an emphasis on commercial arrangements in the mining sector. Steven regularly advises major and junior mining companies, both domestic and international, on a variety of legal matters including project acquisition and disposition, exploration options, joint ventures, mineral title review, royalty agreements, and other commercial arrangements. Steven also has experience advising private equity firms and other lenders specializing in mining and project finance.

Prior to practicing law, Steven worked as a Civil Engineer (EIT) in Vancouver where he helped design mine waste management systems and has field experience working at site.


Bar Admissions

Called to the Yukon Bar, 2026
Called to the British Columbia Bar, 2012

Education
University of Victoria, J.D., 2011
University of British Columbia, B.A.Sc., Civil Engineering, 2007

Areas of Practice

  • Commercial Law
  • Mining

Professional Career

Professional Associations
Rankings & Recognition
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2025-2026: 'Ones to Watch' - Energy Law
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2022, 2024-2026: 'Ones to Watch' - Corporate Law


Professional Activities and Experience
* Canadian Bar Association (CBA), Member
* Law Society of British Columbia, Member
* Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, Member
* Law Society of Yukon, Member

Blogs

North of 60 Blog

Our North of 60 Blog provides commentary on current legal trends and developments, and legislative updates affecting businesses in Northern Canada.

Privacy & Data Management Blog

This blog is authored by members of the Privacy & Data Management Department. We follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. We follow emerging issues, legal developments, and new technology as they impact privacy and data management. We will focus on how organizations can protect, manage and innovate with information considering the various risks, regulatory and governance requirements.

The Business Law Blog

This blog is authored by members of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. We intend to follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. The wide range of experience among the members of our litigation group will provide a diverse and insightful examination of current legal trends and topics. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.

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