Mining
Our global cross-practice team advises the world's leading mining and metals companies on their most complex mandates.
Our experienced team has operated in the mining sector for decades. We understand the complex commercial drivers impacting the industry from elevated geopolitical risk, access to resources and shareholder activism, to the shift towards minerals that feed into the battery supply chain.
Our experienced team has operated in the mining sector for decades. We understand the complex commercial drivers impacting the industry from elevated geopolitical risk, access to resources and shareholder activism, to the shift towards minerals that feed into the battery supply chain.
We guide clients through all market conditions to develop innovative, forward-thinking legal solutions to support your business objectives.
Our corporate and finance teams are supported by specialists in environmental, social and governance matters, antitrust, tax, intellectual property, litigation, arbitration and compliance. Together, they provide clients with legal advice at each stage of the mining life cycle through exploration, investment, development, production and closure.
We recognise that you will often operate in remote areas of the world and seek growth opportunities in countries whose legal regimes are still under development and facing periods of significant political change. Our global footprint is reflective of this. A uniquely positioned emerging market team, bring deep sector experience and includes fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, French, Spanish and Portuguese speakers, enabling us to service our clients’ transactional needs all over the world. We also have exceptionally strong relationships with local law firms, and in doing so, are able to unite global and local understanding with successful project management.
How can we help?
Our leading industry experts advise on all aspects of mining sector deals, including:
- acquisitions and disposals
- complex carve-outs
- complex takeovers
- the establishment of joint ventures
- listings and equity offerings
- project development and financing;
- farm-in/offtake arrangements;
- a variety of financing structures, including corporate finance, pre-export finance, borrowing base financings, ECA-backed financings and other structured financings;
- environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues; and
- corporate governance including: employment, health and safety, anti-bribery and corruption, acquisitions and disposal
Awards
Chambers and Legal 500: Ranked in the top tier of legal advisors for mining for the last sixteen years
The Legal 500: Projects, Energy and Natural Resources (Mining and minerals)
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