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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

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 advised Greatland Gold regarding the UK aspects of its USD475 million acquisition of a 70% interest in the Haverion gold-copper project and 100% ownership of the Telfer gold-copper mine from Newmont Corporation.

Strengths

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The team provides intimate knowledge of the sector and detailed partner attention.

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Their turnaround times are always exceptional including after hours, weekends and holidays.

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They have excellent European and African experience.

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Simmons & Simmons has deep industry knowledge in mining and how it connects to the legal issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexander Keepin
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Alexander Keepin
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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.

His experience allows his team to anticipate issues and address them across extended and intense deals.

Alexander is a truly exemplary legal adviser. His performance is faultless.

He is detailed, thorough and always available. Alexander has an intimate knowledge of the sector and the key issues. He is a pragmatic problem-solver.

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Iain Duncan
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Iain Duncan
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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 excellent, pragmatic, client-focused and great at understanding what's going on in our industry. He has strong industry experience.

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Alexander Keepin
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Alexander Keepin
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Iain Duncan
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Iain Duncan
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