Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie's Mining practice has been focused on this space around the globe for more than 60 years.
The London office is a multidisciplinary team of transactional M&A, projects, project finance, regulatory and disputes lawyers. The team works on cutting-edge matters for mining companies such as multi-billion dollar transactions, complex disputes (including in the compliance space) and, recently, on the creation of a new global industry association for mineral royalty and streaming companies.
The team acts for five out of the top ten global listed mining companies (with long lasting relationships) and are true industry experts. With our market leading expertise and expansive global footprint, we offer international clients a truly global proposition, operating cross-border projects in a more integrated fashion than any other firm.
Chambers Review
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
- 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie provides timely advice and is very responsive."
"Across the spectrum, Baker McKenzie has a highly skilled and motivated team."
"Baker McKenzie has a full understanding of their client's requirements."
"Baker McKenzie provides timely advice and is very responsive."
"Across the spectrum, Baker McKenzie has a highly skilled and motivated team."
"Baker McKenzie has a full understanding of their client's requirements."
Notable Practitioners
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 really strong in Africa in particular. He is knowledgeable and pragmatic."
"Richard Blunt is a seasoned commercial lawyer who not only provides a service, but takes the time to build his client capacity."
"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."
"Richard is always constructive and conducts himself very well in stressful situations."
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."