International law firm Dorsey & Whitney was named Mining Law Firm of the Year by ACQ Magazine in its inaugural ACQ Finance Magazine Country Law Awards. Dorsey was selected based on feedback to ACQ’s judging panel from industry experts and legal industry peers. The award recognizes Dorsey’s commitment to the mining industry and its successful work with clients on cross-border transactions during 2008.

Commenting on the award, Chris Barry, Partner, Chair of the firm's Canadian practice and head of the Dorsey Toronto and Vancouver offices, said, “We are very pleased that ACQ has named Dorsey Mining Law Firm of the Year. We have a strong practice in the mining industry both in the U.S. and Canada and our clients benefit from Dorsey’s exceptional cross-border capabilities.”