Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Simmons & Simmons has an experienced team regularly dealing with a range of matters in emerging markets, including alternative financing, project development and corporate matters. Its lawyers frequently advise on offtake arrangements and royalty agreements, and are equally adept at handling contentious matters. The firm's clients include banks, private equity funds and governments, as well as major and junior mining companies.
Work Highlights
- Simmons & Simmons acted for Mantoverde SA, the owner of the Mantoverde copper mine in Chile,in connection with equity funding transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simmons & Simmons' expertise in mining and metals worldwide is exceptional."
"Simmons & Simmons is excellent from a technical perspective."
"Simmons & Simmons are sector experts and are very aware of what are commercially sensitive points and where leeway can be provided."
"Simmons & Simmons' expertise in mining and metals worldwide is exceptional."
"Simmons & Simmons is excellent from a technical perspective."
"Simmons & Simmons are sector experts and are very aware of what are commercially sensitive points and where leeway can be provided."
Notable Practitioners
Alexander Keepin is a corporate lawyer who frequently advises international mining companies on Main Market and AIM IPOs. He possesses additional expertise in relation to fundraisings and project financing transactions.
"Alexander has significant capital markets experience in mining sector. He always seems to have already done a similar transaction which he can draw on."
"Alexander Keepin is always present and available to answer questions. He goes above and beyond as a matter of course."
Head of the mining team Iain Duncan is noted for his representation of private equity firms on equity and debt investments into mining projects. He is also adept at assisting with streaming and royalty agreements in the sector.
"Iain Duncan is very tuned into mining and is very client-focused. He does not just give me the advice, he wants to understand how else he can help."
"Ian is good at providing advice and great with client relationships."
"Iain Duncan understands the mining industry as a whole very well. We can call him up any time - he is very responsive and very proactive."
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