Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - South Africa
What the team is known for
Falcon and Hume is a specialist mining law firm with close ties to an extensive list of international and domestic industry clients. It is regularly sought out by large mining companies for advice on significant black economic empowerment deals, M&A, joint ventures and restructuring. The practice is particularly strong on transactional mining mandates, as well as assisting clients with business recovery. The group demonstrates further capacity in significant financing and cross-border mandates.
Strengths
"The firm has excellent lawyers who understand the complex questions and choices clients are faced with and who are able to devise effective solutions."
"The firm provides advice and guidance when needed and with a quick response time."
Work highlights
Falcon and Hume assisted Southern Palladium with its acquisition of 70% of Miracle Upon Miracle Investments and with its IPO on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Notable practitioners
Bruce Falcon ably handles a range of local and cross-border transactional matters on behalf of mining clients active within South Africa. He is noted in the market for his corporate activity, including joint ventures and M&A mandates. "Bruce Falcon is a top-class lawyer and a nice guy to work with on very tense legal matters." "He always gives quick and appropriate responses."
