Global Guide 2026 : South Africa
Ranked Individuals
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a renowned international law firm that provides high-level advice to mining majors on charter amendments and other regulatory matters across Africa. The department is equally well placed to assist with transactional mining work in South Africa and the wider continent, with a practice that encompasses advising on mining-related disputes and M&A work.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer assisted Norilsk Nickel with the sale of its interest in the Nkomati nickel mine joint venture to African Rainbow Minerals.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer possesses a deep knowledge of African laws and regulations and an understanding of how to navigate local nuances.
The firm is able to deliver pragmatic results and its team is composed of strategic and hands-on partners with deep experience.
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Peter Leon is well reputed for his activities across a panoply of regulatory and transactional mining mandates in South Africa and across the African continent. His portfolio encompasses acquisitions and a suite of contentious matters, including land disputes and environmental litigation. He is currently based in London.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
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