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DLA Piper LLP

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Global Guide 2026 : Australia


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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Australia


What the Team is Known For

The DLA Piper energy and resources practice offers a particularly high cross-border capability, facilitated by the integrated nature of the firm's global network. The firm is particularly noted for its mining expertise and its established capability in the renewables space. The team boasts strong capabilities advising on policy development and regulations concerning exploration and extraction, particularly for governments overseas. It also has experience in the management of high-level, cross-jurisdictional contentious matters, notably including arbitration.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised AVZ Minerals on the reinstatement of mining permits covering the Manono lithium and tin project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper retains experienced practitioners in their respective fields. The team provides clear legal interpretations and practical guidance in the context of the circumstances.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentGlobal
  • Dealing with DLA Piper is very easy. The firm offers clarity in its thought process and is extremely responsive to the client's needs throughout the deal process.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentGlobal
  • DLA has the highest levels of responsiveness I've experienced in the market. Its communication is always prompt, clear, concise and commercial.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Alex Jones
    Band 4Alex Jones

    Alex Jones

    Alex Jones is based in Perth and is highly regarded for his handling of both commercial and regulatory matters in the mining sector, particularly those with an international dimension.
    • Alex is across the legislation and the regulatory regime and can go beyond the legal advice.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentGlobal
    • Alex Jones is a high-calibre individual. I have the utmost confidence in his technical and commercial capabilities. He leads and inspires his team in an even-handed yet effective manner.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentGlobal

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