LAWYER PROFILE

Ian Coles

UK 2026

Mayer Brown International LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International

UK-wide

14 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Ian Coles concentrates his practice on all aspects of bank and debt finance, ranging from projects and other structured finance to commodities financing and restructuring. He represents banks and other financial institutions, sponsors, and other participants in finance transactions throughout the world.

Continually recommended by the legal directories, sources praise Ian for his skill in project finance. He is "unflappable, very experienced and an exceptionally good lawyer" (Chambers: Mining). He is “a stellar practitioner who receives widespread praise from peers” ( Who's Who Legal: Mining). He is "highly regarded for lender-side representation in mining transactions, with peers noting his activity on high-profile project finance mandates" (Legal 500). He is “highly skilled and trusted. He has a unique ability to look through a complex problem and to charter a potential course through it." (Legal 500:Mining).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Ian Coles is an esteemed finance attorney with considerable experience advising clients in the mining industry on the financing of projects. He regularly advises on transactions involving projects based in Africa and Latin America.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He had excellent background on the specifics of our project and was clearly a subject expert.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: InternationalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession