Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International
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Chambers Review
White & Case offers enviable project finance expertise in relation to mining matters across the world. The firm's knowledge spans a wide range of issues affecting the mining industry, including regulatory concerns, corporate transactions and restructurings. Its lawyers frequently represent some of the largest lenders and sponsors in the sector. The firm advises clients on all stages of a mining project, including financing, development and operation.
Work Highlights
- White & Case represented Konkola Copper Mines and its minority shareholder ZCCM Investment Holdings in the negotiations for the withdrawal of Konkola from provisional liquidation and the return of the majority shareholder, Vedanta Resources Holdings, as controlling shareholder. The transaction included the provision of USD1 billion of development funding for the operations of the mine, the settlement of litigation and a debt restructure of historical creditor debt.
Strengths
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"White & Case has deep industry understanding, global exposure and consistently performing project financing experts."
"White & Case is capable of handling the most complex deals. It has a deep understanding of the economics of the industry and how to create value."
"White & Case is extremely client-focused. Partners and other staff are accessible without any limitation."
"The White & Case team has a great understanding of the inner workings and needs of a mining company. It thinks together with the client to find solutions to complex problems."
"White & Case is exceptionally responsive, very proactive in its engagement and extremely service-oriented."
"White & Case has deep industry understanding, global exposure and consistently performing project financing experts."
"White & Case is capable of handling the most complex deals. It has a deep understanding of the economics of the industry and how to create value."
"White & Case is extremely client-focused. Partners and other staff are accessible without any limitation."
"The White & Case team has a great understanding of the inner workings and needs of a mining company. It thinks together with the client to find solutions to complex problems."
"White & Case is exceptionally responsive, very proactive in its engagement and extremely service-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Rebecca Campbell maintains a well-regarded global mining practice and regularly provides development and financing advice to mining companies and investors. She has extensive experience advising on projects across the globe, including Africa, North America and Europe.
"Rebecca Campbell consistently maps complex and precedent-creating legal matters to our commercial needs."
"Rebecca is one of the leading lawyers in the mining sector. She provides high-quality advice."
"Rebecca is a joy to work with. She understands what drives decision making in a mining company and she partners with her client to find solutions."
"Working with Rebecca feels like one is working with an in-house lawyer. She gets deeply involved."
David Lewis is noted for his respected corporate practice and has a particular focus on the mining sector. He regularly assists international mining companies with restructurings, joint ventures and M&A transactions.
"David Lewis is a very experienced and capable mining M&A lawyer."
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