DLA Piper acted as Canadian legal counsel to WhiteRock Lithium Corp. on its A$6 million initial public offering and listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), which closed on August 24, 2026. DLA Piper also advised WhiteRock on its pre-IPO C$25 million charity flow-through financing completed in March and April 2026.
WhiteRock is a Canadian critical minerals exploration company focused on the advancement of lithium exploration opportunities in Québec. The IPO and charity flow-through financing have successfully supported the continued development of the company’s flagship Banana Lithium Project and its ongoing exploration activities.
The DLA Piper Canada team included Nafeesa Valli-Hasham (Vancouver), Struan Robertson (Vancouver), Mitchell Smith (Calgary), Yohan Levy (Montreal), and Sophie Gadbois (Toronto).
With more than 1,000 corporate lawyers globally, DLA Piper helps clients execute complex transactions seamlessly while supporting clients across all stages of development. The firm has been rated number one in global M&A volume for 16 consecutive years by Mergermarket.
DLA Piper is a global law firm helping businesses navigate growth, change and complexity across markets. In Canada, the firm advises Canadian and international companies, investors, financial institutions and other market participants on complex transactions, disputes, and business challenges. With five offices across Canada and lawyers operating across more than 40 countries, DLA Piper combines deep local knowledge with international reach, industry experience, and innovative legal delivery. The firm’s lawyers collaborate across practices and jurisdictions to provide coordinated, commercially focused advice that helps clients pursue opportunities, manage risk and achieve strategic objectives in Canada and around the world.
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