Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
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Norton Rose Fulbright has a heavyweight mining team which acts for an array of significant clients, including major mining companies and financial institutions. The team advises on the full range of international mining issues, including the restructuring of project finance. Its lawyers possess particular experience in overseeing financing and corporate transactions in emerging markets, with a focus on mining projects in Africa.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised Horizonte Minerals on securing a USD660 million financing package for the construction and development of its Araguaia ferronickel mine in Brazil.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They can establish a deep core team and tap into deep international resources."
"NFF is a well-experienced firm with excellent track record and credentials."
"The service provided is top-tier."
"The team brings a deep understanding of project financing. They're also very responsive, practical and always looking for solutions."
"They're on the ball, efficient in the way they follow up and display a high degree of enthusiasm in everything they work at."
"They can establish a deep core team and tap into deep international resources."
"NFF is a well-experienced firm with excellent track record and credentials."
"The service provided is top-tier."
"The team brings a deep understanding of project financing. They're also very responsive, practical and always looking for solutions."
"They're on the ball, efficient in the way they follow up and display a high degree of enthusiasm in everything they work at."
Notable Practitioners
Martin McCann has a strong reputation in the mining sector and is noted for his expertise in complex multi-tiered project financings. He regularly advises both lenders and sponsors on the development of mines in various jurisdictions, most notably across Africa.
"He knows what is going on in the market and the different solutions to opt for."
"Working with Martin is always a real pleasure."
"Martin has been advising on international mining deals for two decades. He has an amazing wealth of experience and has acted on all sides, so he can see what the other is thinking."
"Martin has built a reputation as a trusted adviser in the industry. What sets him apart is his breadth of experience and commercial understanding, alongside legal expertise."
"Martin is a top negotiator and first-class project lawyer."
Daniel Metcalfe is a strong operator in the mining space, with expertise handling financing and transactional work across Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
"Daniel is an excellent and pragmatic lawyer with a problem-solving approach."
"Dan is very clever. You never have to remind him of something. He doesn't let things fall through the cracks; he keeps clients updated and is really thorough."
"He is very pragmatic and user-friendly."