Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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+44 20 7374 8000Chambers Review
Herbert Smith Freehills 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.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills advised Ma'aden on its USD140 million investment in Ivanhoe Electric and related joint venture.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Herbert Smith Freehills team has an exceptional skill set across any area of advice that is required."
"Herbert Smith Freehills is capable to support all needs for the successful management of complex projects. The team is willing to go the extra mile in all phases."
"Herbert Smith Freehills has a lot of experience in Australia and Africa. The team is very strong in the mining space."
"Herbert Smith Freehills are really outstanding. They are creative and thoughtful on critical minerals."
"The Herbert Smith Freehills team has an exceptional skill set across any area of advice that is required."
"Herbert Smith Freehills is capable to support all needs for the successful management of complex projects. The team is willing to go the extra mile in all phases."
"Herbert Smith Freehills has a lot of experience in Australia and Africa. The team is very strong in the mining space."
"Herbert Smith Freehills are really outstanding. They are creative and thoughtful on critical minerals."
Notable Practitioners
David Walton frequently advises lenders and mining companies on the financing and development of significant mining projects. He possesses considerable experience in cross-border transactions, particularly those involving mining developments based in Africa, Scandinavia and North America.
Greg Mulley regularly handles matters in the mining space as part of his wider corporate practice. He has significant experience assisting mining companies with governance, restructuring initiatives and M&A transactions.
"Greg Mulley is very approachable and friendly. He always makes time for us."
"Greg is a deeply experienced partner who provides deeply commercial and sophisticated advice."
"Greg Mulley is highly personable and practical on the law."