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Bird & Bird

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International - UK

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird represents a multi-stranded offering in the mining and minerals sector. The firm displays particular expertise advising AIM-listed clients in placings, fundraising and M&A transactions. In addition, the firm's IP team routinely represents some of the largest clients in the sector on copyright and technology patent matters. The team's work spans many jurisdictions including Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Africa.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird represented Panmure Liberum as nominated adviser, sole bookrunner and broker regrading the AIM listing of European Green Transition plc.

Strengths

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  • Bird & Bird are very responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Clive Hopewell
    Clive Hopewell

    Clive Hopewell

    Clive Hopewell is noted for his proficient handling of mining transactions across various jurisdictions, including those in Latin America and Africa. He regularly assists with fundraisings, acquisitions, disposals and other matters for AIM-listed clients.

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  • Michael Dawes
    Michael Dawes

    Michael Dawes

    Michael Dawes is noted for his experience in assisting developers and producers in the mining sector with AIM and Main Market listings. He has strong expertise in relation to transactions involving projects in Africa.

    • Michael Dawes is a real champion in my eyes. Michael is always responsive, always willing to find solutions and is always very creative.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International respondentGlobal

    • Michael is exceptional. He is very commercially astute and no-nonsense.

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Ranked Individuals at Bird & Bird (2)

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    Clive Hopewell

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    Michael Dawes

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International

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