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Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals | Global
Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
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Band 1
1 LinklatersProjects & Energy: Mining & Minerals2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedLinklaters demonstrates exceptional breadth in the project finance sector, advising on a number of significant projects globally. Clients benefit from leading teams in Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as an in-depth knowledge of projects in Africa. The law firm offers:
• Expertise handling high-value oil and gas, power and mining matters.
• Comprehensive support on renewable projects.
• Extensive capabilities in multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions.
1 Norton Rose FulbrightProjects & Energy: Mining & Minerals2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright stands out as a global leader in a broad range of energy and infrastructure projects. Project finance forms a core part of the firm's international platform, which is made up of teams based in North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. The law firm offers:
• Market-leading expertise in mining projects.
• Comprehensive support on international power and oil and gas mandates.
• In-depth knowledge of project finance in emerging markets.
1 White & Case LLPProjects & Energy: Mining & Minerals2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedWhite & Case stands out for the breadth and depth of its global project finance practice. Offering clients outstanding support in emerging markets, the firm's practice is made up of teams stationed in Europe, the USA, Latin America, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. The law firm's main areas of focus include:
• Oil and gas developments and mining projects.
• Large-scale infrastructure projects, notably road and rail.
• Significant cross-border power mandates in a wide variety of jurisdictions.
Band 2
2 A&O ShearmanProjects & Energy: Mining & Minerals2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedA&O Shearman is highly regarded for its global projects and infrastructure work, as well as its expertise in the oil and gas, power and mining fields. The law firm's international platform is made up of market-leading UK and US teams, which is enhanced by the firm's impressive offering in Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. Its main areas of focus include:
• Representation of lenders and sponsors in high-value projects work.
• Contentious and regulatory mandates.
• Experience advising on a range of cross-border project finance issues in emerging markets.
2 Herbert Smith FreehillsProjects & Energy: Mining & Minerals2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedHerbert Smith Freehills maintains a highly rated project development and finance practice internationally. The firm has developed an impressive global presence, providing support to clients from its bases in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. The law firm's areas of expertise include:
• High-value mining, oil and gas, power and renewable matters.
• Contentious proceedings relating to energy and infrastructure projects.
• Large-scale, cross-border M&A transactions and joint ventures.
2 Mayer Brown LLPProjects & Energy: Mining & Minerals2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMayer Brown is well equipped to handle project development in the USA, Latin America, Africa and Asia. With a particular focus on mining projects, the law firm offers:
• Experience on financing, construction and corporate mandates related to the mining sector.
• Expertise handling cross-border LNG projects.
• Skilled representation of lenders, sponsors and government entities.
2 Milbank LLPProjects & Energy: Mining & Minerals2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMilbank is widely regarded as a top player in the project finance space. Active across a number of jurisdictions, the firm has notable strength in the USA, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East. The law firm offers:
• Significant expertise in advising on complex cross-border oil and gas matters.
• Proficiency handling financing aspects of multinational power projects.
• Particular experience in the mining and minerals sector.
2 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPProjects & Energy: Mining & Minerals2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell is sought after for its project finance expertise, boasting strong teams in the USA, the UK and Latin America. Clients seeking support on developments in Latin America, Central Asia and Africa are well served by the law firm's international team. Its main areas of focus include:
• Large-scale oil and gas projects and major mining developments.
• Representation of both borrowers and sponsors in high-value projects.
• Advice on high-value, cross-border M&A transactions and strategic investments.
Band 3
3 Baker McKenzieProjects & Energy: Mining & Minerals2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedBaker McKenzie operates a broad energy practice, offering support from offices in an impressive number of jurisdictions, including across the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas and EMEA. The law firm offers:
• Expertise in handling cross-border power and energy transactions.
• Experience advising on renewable energy mandates and oil and gas projects.
• Assistance resolving contentious matters arising from the energy sector, including litigation and arbitration.
3 Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLPProjects & Energy: Mining & Minerals2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedHeadquartered in Canada, Cassels Brock & Blackwell is internationally recognised for its experience in the mining sector. The law firm's primary areas of focus include:
• Complex corporate and project financing transactions.
• Representation of multinationals and investment banks on cross-border mandates.
• Projects in Latin America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia.
3 Clifford Chance LLPProjects & Energy: Mining & Minerals2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedClifford Chance's global projects and infrastructure practice is made up of high-quality teams based in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. Providing wide-ranging expertise to clients, the law firm offers:
• In-depth knowledge of the power sector, including renewables and nuclear energy.
• Strong oil and gas capabilities, including pipeline projects and LNG.
• Notable expertise in the mining sector.
3 DLA Piper LLPProjects & Energy: Mining & Minerals2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedDLA Piper is well regarded for its comprehensive international network and ability to advise on a full spectrum of energy and infrastructure projects. Recognised for its capabilities in Europe, North America and Africa, the law firm's main areas of focus include:
• Oil and gas projects and power and mining mandates.
• Cross-border projects in emerging markets.
• Advice regarding onshore and offshore wind farms, particularly in the Nordics.
3 FaskenProjects & Energy: Mining & Minerals2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedFasken is well known for its strong capabilities in the mining sector. The law firm supports clients internationally from its base in Canada and teams in London and Johannesburg. Its key areas of focus include:
• Cross-border M&A and joint venture agreements, as well as contentious mandates.
• Representation of developers and producers in financing transactions.
• Complex mining sector-related private equity matters.
3 McCarthy Tétrault LLPProjects & Energy: Mining & Minerals2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedMcCarthy Tétrault is a pre-eminent Canadian firm well equipped to advise on international projects. The law firm offers:
• Considerable expertise in handling complex cross-border mining projects.
• Skilled representation of mining companies, developers and PE houses.
• Experience advising on transactions covering Africa, Asia and Latin America.