Ranking tables
Mining & Metals | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 1
Cynthia Urda Kassis A&O Shearman22 Years Ranked
Jeffrey S Lewis Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP15 Years Ranked
John E. Estes Sullivan & Cromwell LLP3 Years Ranked
John J. Koenigsknecht Crowell & Moring LLP9 Years Ranked
Oliver Wright DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
Sergio J Galvis Sullivan & Cromwell LLP22 Years Ranked
Band 2
Alexander Borisoff Milbank LLP5 Years Ranked
Christopher Doerksen Dorsey & Whitney LLP7 Years Ranked
David S Stone Crowell & Moring LLP14 Years Ranked
Eric B Fjelstad Perkins Coie LLP22 Years Ranked
Fernando de la Hoz White & Case LLP1 Years Ranked- Joel Benson Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP2 Years Ranked
Kimberley R. Anderson Dorsey & Whitney LLP2 Years Ranked
Ramona Monroe Stoel Rives LLP6 Years Ranked- Rew R Goodenow Parsons Behle & Latimer PC4 Years Ranked
Wells Parker Dorsey & Whitney LLP8 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 A&O ShearmanMining & Metals2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedA&O Shearman has an experienced practice group with strong capabilities in domestic and international mining and metals transactions. Clients include major mining companies, multinationals, private equity funds and other lenders. Offers significant capabilities in Central Asia and African markets.
1 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPMining & Metals2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP has a distinguished team acting for an enviable roster of global mining and metals companies. Excels in complex M&A, joint ventures and other strategic alliances. Also a go-to practice for high profile securities offerings and other sophisticated financing transactions. Noted for its work both domestically and abroad, with particular knowledge of South American markets.
1 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPMining & Metals2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell LLP offers a well-regarded mining practice that assists clients with cross-border mergers and financings. Additional capital markets and restructuring capabilities support its comprehensive industry practice.
Band 2
2 Crowell & Moring LLPMining & Metals2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedCrowell & Moring LLP have strength across a range of matters in the mining and metals space. The team have a depth of expertise in capital market transactions and are equally well equipped to handle acquisitions in the sector.
2 DLA Piper LLP (US)Mining & Metals2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedDLA Piper leans on its international network of offices to support clients with mining operations throughout the world. US-based practitioners routinely lead corporate compliance, financing and project development matters, alongside supporting colleagues handling matters across the globe. The team specializes in advising on matters concerning critical minerals, including providing support on federal funding initiatives.
2 Dorsey & Whitney LLPMining & Metals2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedDorsey & Whitney LLP has a highly regarded practice with experience assisting domestic and international mining and metals clients. Particularly noted for representation of Canadian clients dealing with US market issues. Offers expertise in joint ventures, land transactions and regulatory compliance as well as natural resources development and financings.
2 Milbank LLPMining & Metals2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedMilbank is a strong firm with a sophisticated mining and metals practice, particularly in the financing space. The team regularly advises lenders and ECAs on complex financing packages and leverages their environmental expertise to adeptly represent clients in connection with mining and metal projects.
2 White & Case LLPMining & Metals2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedWhite & Case LLP is well versed in representing domestic and international clients in the mining and metal industry across a spectrum of matters. The team expertly handles M&A, financing, restructuring and private equity matters, as well as assisting clients with complex cross-border disputes. The firm is particularly noted for its expertise in the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions.
Band 3
3 Davis Graham & Stubbs LLPMining & Metals2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedDavis Graham & Stubbs is a Colorado-based firm notable for its ample experience in transactions and operational issues in the mining sector, particularly when matters concern federal lands. The firm routinely handles mergers and acquisitions between mining companies, both domestically and across borders. The team is equally comfortable handling financing and mineral lease issues. Wider support is provided by the firm's litigation partners who are experienced in industry related issues.
3 Parsons Behle & Latimer PCMining & Metals2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedParsons Behle & Latimer is a popular choice among clients. The firm offers a broad set of capabilities, ranging from corporate transactions, mineral rights and regulatory and commercial litigation. The team boasts notable experience of handling M&A and joint ventures.
3 Perkins Coie LLPMining & Metals2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedPerkins Coie operates an impressive mining practice with a client base active in the extraction of base, precious and critical minerals. The team routinely handles regulatory and permitting issues alongside a broad range of litigation around operations and environmental issues. The firm offers additional experience in financing and asset acquisition deals.
3 Stoel Rives LLPMining & Metals2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedStoel Rives is well respected for its full-service mining practice. The firm boast a team with a broad swathe of experience in operational and transactional issues including permitting, mineral rights, land issues and project financing. The team is particularly active on behalf of clients with operations in Alaska and Idaho.