Ranking tables

Mining & Metals | Global

USA

The Mining & Metals rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across USA.

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Band 1

  1. A&O Shearman
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    A&O Shearman
    Mining & Metals
    2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    A&O Shearman has an experienced practice group with strong capabilities in domestic and international mining and metals transactions. Clients include major mining companies, multinationals, private equity funds and other lenders. Offers significant capabilities in Central Asia and African markets.
  2. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
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    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Mining & Metals
    2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP has a distinguished team acting for an enviable roster of global mining and metals companies. Excels in complex M&A, joint ventures and other strategic alliances. Also a go-to practice for high-profile securities offerings and other sophisticated financing transactions. Noted for its work both domestically and abroad, with particular knowledge of South American markets.

  3. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
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    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Mining & Metals
    2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP offers a well-regarded mining practice that assists clients with cross-border mergers and financings. Additional capital markets and restructuring capabilities support its comprehensive industry practice.
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Band 2

  1. Crowell & Moring LLP
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    Crowell & Moring LLP
    Mining & Metals
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Crowell & Moring LLP have strength across a range of matters in the mining and metals space. The team have a depth of expertise in capital market transactions and are equally well equipped to handle acquisitions in the sector.
  2. Dorsey & Whitney LLP
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    Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    Mining & Metals
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP has a highly regarded practice with experience assisting domestic and international mining and metals clients. Particularly noted for representation of Canadian clients dealing with US market issues. Offers expertise in joint ventures, land transactions and regulatory compliance as well as natural resources development and financings.
  3. Milbank LLP
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    Milbank LLP
    Mining & Metals
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Milbank is a strong firm with a sophisticated mining and metals practice, particularly in the financing space. The team regularly advises lenders and ECAs on complex financing packages and leverages their environmental expertise to adeptly represent clients in connection with mining and metal projects.
  4. White & Case LLP
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    White & Case LLP
    Mining & Metals
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    White & Case LLP is well versed in representing domestic and international clients in the mining and metal industry across a spectrum of matters. The team expertly handles M&A, financing, restructuring and private equity matters, as well as assisting clients with complex cross-border disputes. The firm is particularly noted for its expertise in the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions.
  5. DLA Piper LLP (US)
    Mining & Metals
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Perkins Coie LLP
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    Perkins Coie LLP
    Mining & Metals
    2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Perkins Coie operates an impressive mining practice with a client base active in the extraction of base, precious and critical minerals. The team routinely handles regulatory and permitting issues alongside a broad range of litigation around operations and environmental issues. The firm offers additional experience in financing and asset acquisition deals.
  2. Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
    Mining & Metals
    2026 | Band 3
  3. Parsons Behle & Latimer PC
    Mining & Metals
    2026 | Band 3
  4. Stoel Rives LLP
    Mining & Metals
    2026 | Band 3
  5. Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
    Mining & Metals
    2026 | Band 3