Department profile
Perkins Coie LLP

Mining & Metals

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Perkins Coie LLP

Rankings

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Mining & Metals - USA

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Perkins Coie operates an impressive mining practice with a client base active in the extraction of base, precious and critical minerals. The team routinely handles regulatory and permitting issues alongside a broad range of litigation around operations and environmental issues. The firm offers additional experience in financing and asset acquisition deals.

Work Highlights

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  • Perkins Coie LLP served as lead counsel for Resolution Copper Mining in federal and state court litigation arising from opponents to their development of a copper mine in Arizona.

Strengths

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  • Perkins Coie provides creative solutions and excellent client management.

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  • The team knows the law and is good at strategic planning.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Eric B Fjelstad
    Band 2Eric B Fjelstad

    Eric B Fjelstad

    Eric Fjelstad heads the Alaska natural resources group. He handles compliance, permitting and commercial matters on behalf of significant mining operations in the US.

Ranked Individuals at Perkins Coie LLP (1)

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