Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
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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 represented Euro Manganese in relation to the development of the Chvaletice manganese project in Czechia. The firm advised on the provision of initial financing to Euro Manganese's subsidiary, Mangan, by a fund managed by Orion Resource Partners Groupof an amount up to USD100 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Commercial awareness is one of the strongest aspects of the team. It knows when to push for better commercial terms and when not to, ensuring the best deal is obtained."
"The Norton Rose Fulbright team works well in multi-jurisdiction transactions. It is good at seamlessly coordinating internally."
"Norton Rose Fulbright is extremely experienced in mining. They have done everything right across the spectrum."
"The team is technically very good. It has done so many project financings, it gives me comfort and confidence."
"Commercial awareness is one of the strongest aspects of the team. It knows when to push for better commercial terms and when not to, ensuring the best deal is obtained."
"The Norton Rose Fulbright team works well in multi-jurisdiction transactions. It is good at seamlessly coordinating internally."
"Norton Rose Fulbright is extremely experienced in mining. They have done everything right across the spectrum."
"The team is technically very good. It has done so many project financings, it gives me comfort and confidence."
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.
"Martin McCann is one of the key influencers in the mining finance space."
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 Metcalfe provides practical and constructive advice."
"Daniel always looks to progress a transaction and work collaboratively. His approach is solution-driven."
"Daniel Metcalfe is extremely diligent and very pragmatic. His efficiency stands out."
"Daniel is technically very strong. He gets things over the line."
Felicity Brown is experienced in project finance and M&A transactions in the mining sector. She frequently assists lenders and mining companies in relation to mining developments in Africa and Latin America.
"Felicity Brown is super committed and dedicated to getting deals over the line."
"Felicity is very practical and hard-working."
"Felicity is always highly responsive. She provides excellent customer service, attentiveness and a commercial attitude."
Jon Perry is a corporate partner within the Norton Rose Fulbright team known for his capable handling of M&A transactions in the mining sector. Perry routinely handles sales, acquisitions and joint ventures and he also offers experience in de-SPAC transactions.
"Jon Perry is pragmatic and sharp."
"Jon is business-oriented, quick in turning around work in light of urgency, and he has a deep knowledge of the mining sector."
"Jon Perry is a class act."