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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.

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What the Team is Known For

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 International advised the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation regarding the USD150 million financing for Twigg Exploration & Mining's expansion of the Syrah Balama graphite mine in Mozambique.

Strengths

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They have industry familiarity and experience, which is an essential skill set for advising clients in the mining sector.

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They were able to call upon subject specialists as required, in addition to the good specific knowledge of the core transaction team.

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They possess strong and longstanding industry knowledge.

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The team is reassuringly well versed on global developments and trends within the sector rendering the legal advice commercially relevant.

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Mayer Brown are very client-friendly and resourceful. They are mining experts.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ian Coles
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Ian Coles
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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 had excellent background on the specifics of our project and was clearly a subject expert.

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Rachel Speight
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Rachel Speight
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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.

Rachel is very experienced and knowledgeable. She is proactive and helpful.

It is great to work with Rachel. She is very responsive and listens carefully to her clients. She is always available.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Mayer Brown LLP

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Ian Coles
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Ian Coles
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Rachel Speight
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Rachel Speight
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Members

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Danuta De Vries

Emma Sturt

Miles Robinson