Mining & Metals - USA
What the team is known for
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.
Strengths
"The team are creative and rigorous, with high attention to detail."
"Cleary works efficiently, with deep subject matter expertise."
"The team has many abilities and global experience."
Work highlights
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP assisted Compass Minerals with its entry into a quotas purchase and sale agreement with ICL Brasil, a subsidiary of ICL Group.
Notable practitioners
Jeffrey Lewis routinely handles complex acquisitions and joint ventures for his mining clients. He offers strength in both domestic and international transactions. "He is among the best. He is creative, rigorous and practical." "Jeff is very smart and strategic in his thinking." "He has a lot of experience. He is dependable and business-oriented."
