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Fieldfisher
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

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What the team is known for
Offers high-level expertise in all stages of the mining process to mining companies and financial institutions. Also advises metals traders on commodity prepayment transactions. Possesses significant experience in various corporate, construction and financing issues affecting the sector. Regularly instructed to advise on matters in overseas markets, including Africa and Europe. Also noted for its capacity to assist with cross-border disputes.
Strengths
"The team focuses on solving the important issues and is very efficient, while still maintaining an analytical and all-encompassing approach," one interviewee remarks.
One client describes the team as "very knowledgeable, commercial and proactive," adding: "They always give very practical advice and think ahead toward issues that may come up in the future on transactions."
Work highlights
Advised Amur Minerals on a secondary placing by SP Angel on AIM and subsequent investment in Nathan River Resources, which owns the Roper Bar iron ore project in Australia.
Notable practitioners
Dominic Gurney-Champion is known for advising mining companies on debt and equity financing transactions. He is particularly adept at assisting with funding for the construction and expansion of mining developments.
"He understands the sector very well and has a good view on where the market is."
"He understands the sector very well and has a good view on where the market is."
Jonathan Brooks routinely counsels mining companies on the acquisition and development of mining projects in various jurisdictions. He has additional experience in assisting mining companies with fund-raisings and option agreements.
"He is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer." "Jonathan is extremely prompt at responding to requests for assistance and gives practical and workable solutions."
"He is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer." "Jonathan is extremely prompt at responding to requests for assistance and gives practical and workable solutions."
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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Fieldfisher

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Riverbank House
2 Swan Lane
London
Greater London
UK
EC4R 3TT

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