Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
Contact number
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Linklaters is recognised as one of the top teams in the UK for high-level corporate work in the mining sector. The firm frequently advises major mining companies and lenders on a variety of M&A and financing matters, with a focus on transactions in emerging markets. The mining team possesses impressive cross-border capabilities, with particular experience of handling mining transactions in Africa. Its lawyers are also equipped to handle contentious matters and assist industry clients with regulatory concerns.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised the Gold Fields Group on the English law aspects of its USD1.2 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters is able to manage multiple projects within a large organisation with no problems or delays."
"Linklaters handles cross-border matters extremely well. They collaborate well with foreign counsel and are excellent at making foreign legal advice understandable."
"Linklaters has a deep knowledge of energy and resources players, assets and recent deals."
"Linklaters is able to manage multiple projects within a large organisation with no problems or delays."
"Linklaters handles cross-border matters extremely well. They collaborate well with foreign counsel and are excellent at making foreign legal advice understandable."
"Linklaters has a deep knowledge of energy and resources players, assets and recent deals."
Notable Practitioners
Aisling Zarraga focuses her mining and minerals practice on M&A and financing transactions, with particular strength in Africa-related deals.
"Aisling understands our business really well. She takes the time to understand our team."
Ian Hunter is a corporate mining lawyer who is sought out by significant mining companies to advise on acquisition and sale transactions. His expertise spans a number of jurisdictions, including Africa, Central Asia and North America.