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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer 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.

Work Highlights

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised FirstRand Bank and The Standard Bank of South Africa in relation to the proposed financing of Exxaro Resources' bid to acquire the Khoemacau copper mine In Botswana, with an enterprise value of USD1.875 billion.

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Notable Practitioners

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David Walton
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David Walton
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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.
Greg Mulley
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Greg Mulley
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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.

He is very well regarded in the mining sector. He is very well known and trusted. He will always help in whatever way he can. He is an excellent adviser, with so much experience.

Greg is great to work with. He offers first-class advice. He is proactive and collegiate.

Greg Mulley is super knowledgeable and commercially minded.

Grey Mulley is an incredibly strong lawyer. He is proactive, thoughtful and really knowledgeable about the sector and its future.

Greg is the go-to individual for a challenging and complex legal issue.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International

David Walton
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David Walton
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Greg Mulley
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Greg Mulley
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