Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International
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Mayer Brown's global Mining group works throughout the world, advising clients on a wide variety of transactions including project finance, environmental, corporate, construction, litigation, insurance and commodities matters. Our lawyers have extensive experience of the day-to-day legal, financial and operational issues faced by mineral producers and those who provide finance to the industry sector.
Chambers Review
Mayer Brown has an established mining team offering expertise in project financing as well as experience in corporate and restructuring matters. The firm acts on behalf of both lenders and borrowers on large-scale mining finance issues. It is also known for providing advice to governments and mining companies on regulatory matters and developments in the mining industry. The practice has a renowned international offering, with considerable experience handling cross-jurisdictional work.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown represented a syndicate of banks in connection with a XOF100.5 billion (approximately USD170 million) facility to be made available to Société des Mines de Lafigué for the construction and development of the Lafigué Gold Mine Project in Cote d'Ivoire.
Strengths
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"Mayer Brown knows the sector and the industry."
"Mayer Brown's teams are very knowledgeable and experienced."
"Mayer Brown takes a considered approach that melds the commercial with the academic."
"The Mayer Brown team is responsive and available to answer questions at any time."
"Mayer Brown knows the sector and the industry."
"Mayer Brown's teams are very knowledgeable and experienced."
"Mayer Brown takes a considered approach that melds the commercial with the academic."
"The Mayer Brown team is responsive and available to answer questions at any time."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Coles is an esteemed finance attorney with considerable experience advising clients in the mining industry on the financing of projects. He regularly advises on transactions involving projects based in Africa and Latin America. He heads the firm's Africa and mining practices and co-heads the global projects practice.
"Ian Coles embodies the qualities of commerciality and practicality."
"Ian Coles is world class. He is very experienced, always pleasant and commercial."
"Ian Coles is a leading light when it comes to project finance in mining."
Rachel Speight is well regarded for her finance practice and regularly advises banks and investment funds on the acquisition and financing of mining projects. Her international practice includes advising on transactions across Africa and the Americas.
"Of all the external counsel I have worked with, Rachel is the calmest. Whenever there is tension in a meeting or negotiation, she has a calm head, gets the point done and moves on."
"Rachel Speight is strong on multi-tranche financings. She can coordinate between a syndicate and get them on to the same page."
"Rachel is always responsive. Her presence is guaranteed from start to finish."
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