Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
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Mayer Brown has an established mining team offering expertise in project financing as well as experience in corporate and restructuring matters. The firm acts on behalf of both lenders and borrowers on large-scale mining finance issues. It is also known for providing advice to governments and mining companies on regulatory matters and developments in the mining industry. The practice has a renowned international offering, with considerable experience handling cross-jurisdictional work.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown represented a syndicate of five leading financial institutions, including the African Export-Import Bank and Africa Finance Corporation, in a USD200 million senior secured project financing facility for expansion and operation of the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mayer Brown has a wealth of experience in the sector. It's a strong team."
"The team is always responsive, helpful and very cognizant of the commercial aspects at stake."
"Mayer Brown has a wealth of experience in the sector. It's a strong team."
"The team is always responsive, helpful and very cognizant of the commercial aspects at stake."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Coles is an esteemed finance attorney with considerable experience advising clients in the mining industry on the financing of projects. He regularly advises on transactions involving projects based in Africa and Latin America. He heads the firm's Africa and mining practices and co-heads the global projects practice.
"Ian Coles is superb in all aspects."
"Ian is one of the greats."
Rachel Speight is well regarded for her finance practice and regularly advises banks and investment funds on the acquisition and financing of mining projects. Her international practice includes advising on transactions across Africa and the Americas.
"Rachel has very good relationships with banks. She's very thorough and can bring lenders together."
"She is responsive and extremely helpful on how best to move forward to progress a transaction."
"Rachel is extremely sound and her experience in mining is second to none."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mayer Brown LLP
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