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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International - UK

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie offers extensive expertise in corporate issues, including M&A, as well as project development. The firm represents a broad range of entities, including major mining companies, minerals manufacturers and investors. Its lawyers are active in mining projects across the globe, including South America, Africa and the Middle East. The team is also able to advise clients on disputes within the mining industry.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised ZCCM Investments Holdings on its entry into a collaborative venture with International Resources Holding. This involved an investment commitment of USD1.1 billion into ZCCM's Mopani Copper Mines.

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Blunt
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Band 2
Richard Blunt represents mining companies in a broad range of mandates, including both contentious and non-contentious matters. He frequently assists clients with royalty, streaming and supply agreements, as well as M&A transactions.

Richard is always constructive and conducts himself very well in stressful situations.

Richard Blunt is a seasoned commercial lawyer who not only provides a service but takes the time to build his client capacity.

Richard is really strong in Africa in particular. He is knowledgeable and pragmatic.

He has a broad experience and deep understanding of the legal aspects of the mining sector, specifically as it pertains to debt and M&A structuring.

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Rhiannon Williams
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Up and Coming

Rhiannon Williams is highly thought of by mining sector clients for her able support of construction and operational mandates.

Rhiannon Williams is simply brilliant as far as construction and project work is concerned.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International

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Richard Blunt
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Rhiannon Williams
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