Ranking tables
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Departments
Alexander Keepin Simmons & Simmons LLP15 Years Ranked
Daniel Metcalfe Norton Rose Fulbright10 Years Ranked
David Walton Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP9 Years Ranked
Greg Mulley Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP16 Years Ranked
Iain Duncan Simmons & Simmons LLP12 Years Ranked
Rachel Speight Mayer Brown International LLP16 Years Ranked- Richard Blunt Baker McKenzie16 Years Ranked
Stewart M Robertson Sullivan & Cromwell LLP21 Years Ranked- Tom EldridgeFasken
John Dewar Milbank LLP21 Years Ranked
Yann Alix Ashurst6 Years Ranked- Al GourleyFasken
Charles Bond Gowling WLG (UK) LLP13 Years Ranked- Clive Hopewell Bird & Bird7 Years Ranked
Daniel Giemajner King & Spalding International LLP5 Years Ranked
David Lewis White & Case LLP12 Years Ranked
Dominic Gurney-Champion Fieldfisher21 Years Ranked
Felicity Brown Norton Rose Fulbright6 Years Ranked- Ian Hunter Linklaters5 Years Ranked
Jan Mellmann Watson Farley & Williams14 Years Ranked
Jon Hannah Sullivan & Cromwell LLP1 Years Ranked
Jon Perry Norton Rose Fulbright2 Years Ranked
Michael Dawes Bird & Bird18 Years Ranked
Nick Davis Haynes and Boone, LLP21 Years Ranked
Nick Williamson Ashurst4 Years Ranked- Thomas WexlerFasken
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLPEnergy & Natural Resources: Mining: International2026 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer has an established team with a global reach and impressive expertise in relation to mining in Africa, Europe and Australia. The firm is strong on contentious and non-contentious matters and offers particular expertise in M&A, regulatory and insolvency issues. The mining team additionally provides advice on traditional and alternative financing methods for mining projects, as well as providing counsel on project development. Its lawyers represent a range of clients including major mining companies and financial institutions.
1 LinklatersEnergy & Natural Resources: Mining: International2026 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedLinklaters is recognised as one of the top teams in the UK for high-level corporate work in the mining sector. The firm frequently advises major mining companies and lenders on a variety of M&A and financing matters, with a focus on transactions in emerging markets. The mining team possesses impressive cross-border capabilities, with particular experience of handling mining transactions in Africa. Its lawyers are also equipped to handle contentious matters and assist industry clients with regulatory concerns.
1 Norton Rose FulbrightEnergy & Natural Resources: Mining: International2026 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright has a heavyweight mining team which acts for an array of significant clients, including major mining companies and financial institutions. The team advises on the full range of international mining issues, including the restructuring of project finance. Its lawyers possess particular experience in overseeing financing and corporate transactions in emerging markets, with a focus on mining projects in Africa.
Band 2
2 Mayer Brown International LLPEnergy & Natural Resources: Mining: International2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedMayer Brown has an established mining team offering expertise in project financing as well as experience in corporate and restructuring matters. The firm acts on behalf of both lenders and borrowers on large-scale mining finance issues. It is also known for providing advice to governments and mining companies on regulatory matters and developments in the mining industry. The practice has a renowned international offering, with considerable experience handling cross-jurisdictional work.
2 White & Case LLPEnergy & Natural Resources: Mining: International2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedWhite & Case offers enviable project finance expertise in relation to mining matters across the world. The firm's knowledge spans a wide range of issues affecting the mining industry, including regulatory concerns, corporate transactions and restructurings. Its lawyers frequently represent some of the largest lenders and sponsors in the sector. The firm advises clients on all stages of a mining project, including financing, development and operation.
Band 3
3 Baker McKenzieEnergy & Natural Resources: Mining: International2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedBaker McKenzie offers extensive expertise in corporate issues, including M&A, as well as project development. The firm represents a broad range of entities, including major mining companies, minerals manufacturers and investors. Its lawyers are active in mining projects across the globe, including South America, Africa and the Middle East. The team is also able to advise clients on disputes within the mining industry.
3 Milbank LLPEnergy & Natural Resources: Mining: International2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedMilbank has a strong mining team capable of advising lenders on a number of significant cross-jurisdictional projects. The group has a notable capacity to handle debt restructuring as well as project finance. Its lawyers represent clients with assets in a wide range of jurisdictions, including those in Africa and Asia.
3 Simmons & Simmons LLPEnergy & Natural Resources: Mining: International2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedSimmons & 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.3 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPEnergy & Natural Resources: Mining: International2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell continues to advise clients based in a wide range of international locations on a variety of complex projects. The firm works on project finance and restructuring matters, along with significant mining disputes. Its lawyers primarily act for prominent mining and exploration companies. The firm has experienced advisers on an assortment of developments, including gold, nickel and copper mines.
Band 4
4 AshurstEnergy & Natural Resources: Mining: International2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedAshurst houses a well-regarded mining practice known for its work on matters throughout the world, with a particular emphasis on Francophone Africa. The team capably leads on corporate transactions and M&A alongside asset-level project development mandates. The firm acts of operators large and small, alongside financial investors in the sector.
4 Bird & BirdEnergy & Natural Resources: Mining: International2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBird & Bird represents a multi-stranded offering in the mining and minerals sector. The firm displays particular expertise advising AIM-listed clients in placings, fundraising and M&A transactions. In addition, the firm's IP team routinely represents some of the largest clients in the sector on copyright and technology patent matters. The team's work spans many jurisdictions including Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Africa.
4 Clifford Chance LLPEnergy & Natural Resources: Mining: International2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedClifford Chance has a well-regarded team with a focus on corporate mining issues such as M&A transactions, private equity investments and restructuring. The firm has additional experience advising issues on licensing and supply agreements. Its lawyers act on contentious and non-contentious matters across the globe. Clients include investors as well as both giant and junior mining companies.
4 FieldfisherEnergy & Natural Resources: Mining: International2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedFieldfisher offers expertise in all stages of the mining process to mining companies and financial institutions. The firm also advises metals traders on commodity prepayment transactions. The mining team possesses significant experience in various corporate, construction and financing issues affecting the sector. Its lawyers are regularly instructed to advise on matters in overseas markets, including Africa and Europe. The group is also noted for its capacity to assist with cross-border disputes.
4 Gowling WLG (UK) LLPEnergy & Natural Resources: Mining: International2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedGowling WLG fields a notable corporate financing practice offering expertise in AIM and Main Market listings. The firm also advises clients on fundraising, joint ventures and M&A transactions, among other matters. Its lawyers act for a varied client base including small and mid-cap mining companies and financial institutions.
4 Hill Dickinson LLPEnergy & Natural Resources: Mining: International2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedHill Dickinson possesses a notable breadth of expertise in the mining space, with particular expertise in capital markets transactions, IPOs and Main Market listings. The firm is equally adept in acting on both the corporate and lender side of transactions.