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Norton Rose Fulbright

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International - UK

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Norton Rose Fulbright has a heavyweight mining team which acts for an array of significant clients, including major mining companies and financial institutions. The team advises on the full range of international mining issues, including the restructuring of project finance. Its lawyers possess particular experience in overseeing financing and corporate transactions in emerging markets, with a focus on mining projects in Africa.
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Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised Asante Gold Corporation regarding its planned financing package of USD525 million in relation to the Bibiani and Chirano mines in Ghana.

Strengths

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  • The quality of partners on this team is exceptional. They bring extensive expertise, strategic insight and clear leadership to every stage of the process.

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  • The team possess deep mining industry knowledge with a proven track record.

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  • They are superbly commercial and practical legal advisers.

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  • Their deep understanding of industry dynamics, paired with their ability to provide tailored, strategic advice, has been instrumental in helping us navigate transactions in multiple jurisdictions.

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright are very thorough and responsive in their work. They have strong mining experience and aim to solve problems, especially when dealing with jurisdictions in Africa.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Martin McCann
    Martin McCann

    Martin McCann

    Martin McCann has a strong reputation in the mining sector and is noted for his expertise in complex multi-tiered project financings. He regularly advises both lenders and sponsors on the development of mines in various jurisdictions, most notably across Africa.

    • Martin McCann is the best lawyer in the industry and it's often a race to appoint him. He has an amazing wealth of experience.

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    • Martin is exceptionally well-versed in mining in Africa and carries a lot of experience.

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  • Daniel Metcalfe
    Daniel Metcalfe

    Daniel Metcalfe

    Daniel Metcalfe is a strong operator in the mining space, with expertise handling financing and transactional work across Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

    • We greatly valued his judgement, responsiveness and deep understanding of both the legal and business aspects involved.

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    • Dan not only brings a wealth of experience, but a level of pragmatism to any transaction he is involved in.

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    • Daniel is definitely my go-to lawyer for mining finance in Africa. He is responsive, knowledgeable and excellent at managing clients and counterparties.

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  • Felicity Brown
    Felicity Brown

    Felicity Brown

    Felicity Brown is experienced in project finance and M&A transactions in the mining sector. She frequently assists lenders and mining companies in relation to mining developments in Africa and Latin America.

    • Felicity is commercially very knowledgeable.

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  • Jon Perry
    Jon Perry

    Jon Perry

    Jon Perry is known for his capable handling of M&A transactions in the mining sector. Perry routinely handles sales, acquisitions and joint ventures.

    • Whether its an M&A transaction or negotiating a tough mining convention, you want him to captain the deal.

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    • Jon Perry is an excellent commercial and pragmatic lawyer. He provides great client service and is creative in thinking of solutions.

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    Martin McCann

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