Chambers Review
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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - South Africa
What the Team is Known For
Beech Veltman offers strong expertise in the mining sector. The law firm is well placed to advise on regulatory mining matters, including water use licences and environmental issues. The team is also particularly well regarded for its practice in health and safety mandates. It demonstrates additional experience in transactional and development matters, acting for international and domestic clients.
Strengths
The firm is extremely proactive and readily available to assist on any issue.
The firm has a good spread of senior experienced partners and junior associates.
The firm offers excellent turnaround times on all instructions.
Beech Veltman offers an excellent knowledge of the health and safety regulatory framework and mining law generally.
Work Highlights
Beech Veltman advised Bulk Mining on an agreement with Kansanshi Mining for the supply of explosives.
Notable practitioners
Warren Beech is noted for his handling of noteworthy investigations and disputes on behalf of an impressive roster of organisations. He is further sought out in relation to disposal matters in the mining space.
Warren Beech is one of the best in mining law. He is incredible, agile, has a depth of experience, knows the regulators, and is pragmatic and commercial in the way he deals with issues.
Warren Beech is an amazing lawyer with vast experience in many legal matters. He provides not only legal advice, but also practical solutions to complex matters.
Warren Beech is outstanding. He is hands-on, pragmatic and committed.
Warren Beech has excellent commercial awareness, with many years of experience in all facets of mining transactions in South Africa.
Nicholas Veltman demonstrates experience in mining transactions and restructuring. He is also well placed to advise clients on mining rights.