Chambers Review
Fieldfisher offers high-level expertise in all stages of the mining process to mining companies and financial institutions. The firm also advises metals traders on commodity prepayment transactions. The mining team possesses significant experience in various corporate, construction and financing issues affecting the sector. Its lawyers are regularly instructed to advise on matters in overseas markets, including Africa and Europe. The group is also noted for its capacity to assist with cross-border disputes.
Work Highlights
- Fieldfisher advised Atalaya Mining on a range of issues, including the development of its Proyecto Touro advanced copper exploration project in northwest Spain.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fieldfisher is a very capable firm that offers strong commercial analysis. They explain legal issues in layman's terms."
"They are timely and knowledgeable in their responses and also have good contacts across jurisdictions."
"The team has strong technical knowledge and they provide quick turnarounds."
"Fieldfisher is a very capable firm that offers strong commercial analysis. They explain legal issues in layman's terms."
"They are timely and knowledgeable in their responses and also have good contacts across jurisdictions."
"The team has strong technical knowledge and they provide quick turnarounds."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Jonathan's knowledge, poised attitude and ability to advise on complex matters in simple and pragmatic terms make working with him always an enjoyable and reassuring experience."
"He is incredibly dependable and provides clear advice."
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.
"Dominic provides comfort as an experienced and safe pair of hands."
"He's an extremely commercial and pragmatic lawyer."