Projects & Energy

Ian Coles leads Mayer Brown's Africa group in addition to its mining practice. He is a go-to adviser for mining finance, with recent experience concerning uranium and lithium projects. Coles also has notable experience advising African governments in the context of natural resources legislation. He is based in London.

London-based partner Rachel Speight is a key figure in Mayer Brown's mining practice, with a wealth of experience advising on the financing of major projects throughout Africa. She is well respected in the industry and regularly acts on behalf of export credit agencies and leading commercial banks.