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Provided by Jan Mellmann
Practice Areas
Jan is Global Mining and Commodities sector co-head and a Partner in the Corporate M&A group.
Jan specialises in corporate finance and M&A work, with an emphasis on businesses operating in the Mining and Commodities, Oil and Gas, energy, transport and infrastructure sectors, including cross-border and domestic acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, equity and debt issues for public and private companies, private equity transactions, corporate restructurings and commercial agreements.
Jan is recognised as a leading lawyer by legal directories Chambers UK, Legal 500 UK and IFLR. In Legal 500 2025, Jan is ranked as a “Hall of Fame” lawyer and is described as a “technically excellent and commercially focused, corporate finance and M&A specialist”. He is also praised for his sector expertise: “The ability of Jan Mellmann to bridge the gap between UK legal requirements and mining industry realities makes him a first-class adviser.” Chambers UK 2025 notes that "Jan shows strong commitment to his client,” and “He finds solutions to make things work, particularly on cross-jurisdictional issues.”
Chambers Review
UK
Jan Mellmann of Watson Farley Williams is a well-regarded AIM practitioner with particular expertise in the mining sector. He often works on deals with cross-border elements.
Jan Mellman is co-head of Watson Farley & Williams' mining group. He is experienced in representing operators in transactional, project development and fundraising mandates. He also holds experience advising host governments on mining developments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jan shows strong commitment to his client."
"Jan Mellmann has a solution-focused approach coupled with extensive market and legal knowledge."
"Jan has a calm, considered approach. He finds solutions to make things work, particularly on cross-jurisdictional issues."
"Jan provides good quality advice, is responsive and thinks outside the box."
"Jan is a very aware and well-rounded lawyer."
"Jan shows strong commitment to his client."
"Jan Mellmann has a solution-focused approach coupled with extensive market and legal knowledge."
"Jan has a calm, considered approach. He finds solutions to make things work, particularly on cross-jurisdictional issues."
"Jan provides good quality advice, is responsive and thinks outside the box."
"Jan is a very aware and well-rounded lawyer."
Articles, highlights and press releases
5 items provided by Watson Farley & Williams
WFW advises Coro Energy on acquisition of renewable energy developer GEPL
The acquisition provides a portfolio of operated renewable energy opportunities in South East Asia totalling 4 GW, initially focusing on two high graded opportunities in the Philippines.
WFW advises TORM on purchase of eight MR product tankers from TEAM Tankers
The market value of the acquired vessels is assessed at US$148m. They will be financed by increasing TORM’s existing syndicated loan facility with a new revolving facility and new term facility.
WFW advises Chesterfield on strategic investment by Polymetal
Polymetal is investing £2.1m for the 22.5% stake in Chesterfield, subject to publication of a prospectus. Chesterfield is currently completing its first pass diamond drilling and geophysics exploration campaign on its licence district at Troodos West in Cyprus.
Mining & Renewable Energy - A Greener Way Forward
This article discusses how mining and renewable energy can combine to contribute to the wider clean energy transition.
WFW advises Natwest on £30m SONIA project financing
This is the first project financing undertaken by NatWest using SONIA, which is being implemented as part of the LIBOR transition
WFW advises Coro Energy on acquisition of renewable energy developer GEPL
The acquisition provides a portfolio of operated renewable energy opportunities in South East Asia totalling 4 GW, initially focusing on two high graded opportunities in the Philippines.
WFW advises TORM on purchase of eight MR product tankers from TEAM Tankers
The market value of the acquired vessels is assessed at US$148m. They will be financed by increasing TORM’s existing syndicated loan facility with a new revolving facility and new term facility.
WFW advises Chesterfield on strategic investment by Polymetal
Polymetal is investing £2.1m for the 22.5% stake in Chesterfield, subject to publication of a prospectus. Chesterfield is currently completing its first pass diamond drilling and geophysics exploration campaign on its licence district at Troodos West in Cyprus.
Mining & Renewable Energy - A Greener Way Forward
This article discusses how mining and renewable energy can combine to contribute to the wider clean energy transition.
WFW advises Natwest on £30m SONIA project financing
This is the first project financing undertaken by NatWest using SONIA, which is being implemented as part of the LIBOR transition
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