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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International
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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.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International respondentUKThe team possess deep mining industry knowledge with a proven track record.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International respondentUKNorton 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.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International respondentUKThey are superbly commercial and practical legal advisers.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International respondentUKTheir 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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Band 1 
Band 1 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.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International respondentUKMartin is exceptionally well-versed in mining in Africa and carries a lot of experience.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International respondentUK
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Band 2 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. Daniel is definitely my go-to lawyer for mining finance in Africa. He is responsive, knowledgeable and excellent at managing clients and counterparties.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International respondentUKDan not only brings a wealth of experience, but a level of pragmatism to any transaction he is involved in.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International respondentUKWe greatly valued his judgement, responsiveness and deep understanding of both the legal and business aspects involved.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International respondentUK
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Band 4 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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Band 4 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.
Jon Perry is an excellent commercial and pragmatic lawyer. He provides great client service and is creative in thinking of solutions.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International respondentUKWhether its an M&A transaction or negotiating a tough mining convention, you want him to captain the deal.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International respondentUK
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Martin McCann
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International
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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International
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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International
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