LAWYER PROFILE

Michael Dawes

Global 2026

Bird & Bird

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Michael Dawes joined Bird & Bird in May 2023, prior to which he was a partner at Memery Crystal for 18 years, where he co-headed the natural resources team and served as Head of Corporate from 2015-2019. He is an expert at advising on complex international corporate transactions.

His main focus is on equity capital markets, public M&A and private equity investments, usually for clients in the natural resources and technology sectors. He provides strategic legal advice to mining, energy and technology companies, sector-focused funds and financial advisers who are active in London’s capital markets.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International - UK

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Michael Dawes is noted for his experience in assisting developers and producers in the mining sector with AIM and Main Market listings. He has strong expertise in relation to transactions involving projects in Africa.

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Strengths

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Michael Dawes is a real champion in my eyes. Michael is always responsive, always willing to find solutions and is always very creative.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: InternationalChambers Global Guide
Michael is exceptional. He is very commercially astute and no-nonsense.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: InternationalChambers Global Guide