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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International - UK
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What the team is known for

Herbert Smith Freehills has an established team with a global reach and impressive expertise in relation to mining in Africa, Europe and Australia. The firm is strong on contentious and non-contentious matters and offers particular expertise in M&A, regulatory and insolvency issues. The mining team additionally provides advice on traditional and alternative financing methods for mining projects, as well as providing counsel on project development. Its lawyers represent a range of clients including major mining companies and financial institutions.

Strengths

"Herbert Smith has great experience in complex transactions and is able to produce workable solutions to complex problems."

"They have a good grasp of the capital market arena and a talent pool of people that can be drawn upon depending on the client's needs."

"Nothing is too much trouble and the team's responsiveness has been incredible."

"The team was pragmatic and focused on the key commercial aspects of the matter."

"HSF can mobilise a strong team quickly and get working from the get-go."

Work highlights

Herbert Smith Freehills advised Tulu Kapi Gold Mine Share Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of KEFI, on the financing of the Tulu Kapi goldmine in Ethiopia.

Notable practitioners

David Walton frequently advises lenders and mining companies on the financing and development of significant mining projects. He possesses considerable experience in cross-border transactions, particularly those involving mining developments based in Africa, Scandinavia and North America. "David is very experienced and can offer commercial insights into complex problems." "David has a wealth of experience that is invaluable on deals."

Greg Mulley regularly handles matters in the mining space as part of his wider corporate practice. He has significant experience assisting mining companies with governance, restructuring initiatives and M&A transactions. "Greg is an experienced senior lawyer with a strong sense of commerciality. He is a pleasure to work with." "Greg always goes the extra mile."

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