Mining and Metals

Investors and banks have moved away from the sector, reducing access to capital and forcing mining companies to seek alternative means of funding new projects and of operating, refinancing and restructuring existing assets. 

The sector is also facing significant changes to fiscal and government policy, particularly in terms of the social and environmental impacts of mining.

Drawing on a wealth of international experience, our international mining team provides a comprehensive and integrated service across the full life cycle of a mining project. 

Why choose our Mining and Metals lawyers?

With experts in commercial, M&A, finance, restructuring, construction, tax and dispute resolution matters, our knowledge and practical experience of the sector enables us to assist clients in a variety of complex transactions. Our specialists advise on issues including licensing, permitting, concession arrangements and mine development agreements; joint ventures, acquisitions, disposals, mergers and takeovers; tax and structuring.

We also advise on equity financing, debt, project and structured financing, as well as alternative financing; supplier, contractor, construction and engineering agreements; and dispute resolution including international arbitration and treaty disputes.

We work with a range of international clients, including explorers, developers, producers, investors, banks, metals traders and brokers - most notably in Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and the CIS. Our Paris office has a particular specialisation in the OHADA laws of West and Central Africa, while our CIS group comprises dual qualified UK and CIS lawyers fluent in English, Russian and other regional languages.