Background
K. Higgins, Charles L. was born on August 10, 1952 in Toronto, Ontario.
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Charles L. K. Higgins
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University of Toronto (Master of Arts, 1975). University of Ottawa (Bachelor of Laws, 1982). Spoken languages: English and French.
Career
Worked at Macleod Dixon (Toronto, Ontario) specializing in General Practice, Corporate Law, Commercial Law, International Trade, Banking, Securities, Energy Law, Mining Law, Insolvency, Debt Restructuring, Project Financing, Corporate Finance Law, Leveraged Buyouts, Corporate Reorganizations, United States Private Placements, Aircraft Financing, Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Taxation, Shareholder Rights, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration, Mental Health Law, Commercial Property Development, Real Estate Conveyancing, Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Private Business, Regulatory and Administrative Law, Professional Liability Law, Aboriginal Law, Intellectual Property, Pension and Employee Benefits, Personal Legal Services, Product Liability Law, Employment Law. Admitted to the bar, 1983, Alberta. 1987, Ontario.
Author: "Securities Issues that Cross the Border," Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, 1988.
"Structuring Participation Agreements with the Aboriginal Community" Financing Options for the Mining Industry, Insight, 1995.
"Comparing Oil & Gas Royalties" and "The Royal-Ties that Bind - The Insurance and Outs of Royalties," Canadian Bar Association Ontario, Energy and Natural Resources Section Meeting, 1995. "Legal Issues Facing Mining Projects in Russia," Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum, 1997.
"Going Public after Bre-X-A Look at Russian Gold Companies," Insight, 1997. Member: Canadian Bar Association (Chair, Natural Resources Section, 1992-1995).
Macleod Dixon has played an integral role in Canada"s business community since 1912.
The firm has over 130 legal professionals in its Calgary, Toronto, Moscow, and Almaty. Macleod Dixon"s philosophy is based on an uncompromising commitment to service in meeting the diverse needs of our clients. Our goal is to provide business solutions in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
We have had the privilege of representing many corporate leaders in complex and pioneering transactions throughout Canada and the world.
We are sensitive and responsive to the issues facing corporate counsel and other purchasers of legal services and provide creative solutions to their challenges.
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Member: Canadian Bar Association (Chair, Natural Resources Section, 1992-1995).
