Mr. Reid is the Global Co-Chair, Mining of DLA Piper, one of the world’s largest law firms. As a recognized leading Canadian lawyer in global mining and a former board member of TSX and NYSE listed companies, Mr. Reid brings his extensive experience, practical approach and industry expertise to the Company. Mr. Reid has represented clients in relation to complex Canadian and international mining transactions of all types, including options, joint ventures, royalties, mine financing, reclamation and mine closures for properties in North and South America, Eastern Europe, Africa, China, Mongolia, Australia and Southeast Asia. His client base consists of major and junior mining and natural resource companies, leading private equity firms in the technology and resource sector, non-resource based companies, financial institutions, national and local underwriters, as well as public companies listed on stock exchanges in Canada, Europe, Australia and the United States.