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Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals | Global

Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals includes internationally recognised firms that specialise in matters relating to mining and minerals exploration, development and production agreements, project finance, taxation and other financing arrangements. Contentious proceedings relating to mining and natural resources are also covered by this section. 

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Band 1

  1. Linklaters
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    Linklaters
    Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    Linklaters demonstrates exceptional breadth in the project finance sector, advising on a number of significant projects globally. Clients benefit from leading teams in Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as an in-depth knowledge of projects in Africa. The law firm offers:

           • Expertise handling high-value oil and gas, power and mining matters.

           • Comprehensive support on renewable projects.

           • Extensive capabilities in multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions.

  2. Mayer Brown LLP
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    Mayer Brown LLP
    Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    Mayer Brown is well equipped to handle project development in the USA, Latin America, Africa and Asia. With a particular focus on mining projects, the law firm offers:

           • Experience on financing, construction and corporate mandates related to the mining sector.

           • Expertise handling cross-border LNG projects.

           • Skilled representation of lenders, sponsors and government entities.

  3. Norton Rose Fulbright
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    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    Norton Rose Fulbright stands out as a global leader in a broad range of energy and infrastructure projects. Project finance forms a core part of the firm's international platform, which is made up of teams based in North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. The law firm offers:

           • Market-leading expertise in mining projects.

           • Comprehensive support on international power and oil and gas mandates.

           • In-depth knowledge of project finance in emerging markets.

  4. White & Case LLP
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    White & Case LLP
    Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    White & Case stands out for the breadth and depth of its global project finance practice. Offering clients outstanding support in emerging markets, the firm's practice is made up of teams stationed in Europe, the USA, Latin America, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. The law firm's main areas of focus include:

           • Oil and gas developments and mining projects.

           • Large-scale infrastructure projects, notably road and rail.

           • Significant cross-border power mandates in a wide variety of jurisdictions.

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Band 2

  1. A&O Shearman
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    A&O Shearman
    Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
  2. Milbank LLP
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    Milbank LLP
    Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    Milbank is widely regarded as a top player in the project finance space. Active across a number of jurisdictions, the firm has notable strength in the USA, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East. The law firm offers:

           • Significant expertise advising on complex cross-border oil and gas matters.

           • Proficiency handling financing aspects of multinational power projects.

    • Particular experience in the mining and minerals sector.

  3. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
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    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    Sullivan & Cromwell is sought after for its project finance expertise, boasting strong teams in the USA, the UK and Latin America. Clients seeking support on developments in Latin America, Central Asia and Africa are well served by the law firm's international team. Its main areas of focus include:

           • Large-scale oil and gas projects and major mining developments.

           • Representation of both borrowers and sponsors on high-value projects.
           • Advice on high-value, cross-border M&A transactions and strategic investments.

  4. Herbert Smith Freehills
    Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Baker McKenzie
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    Baker McKenzie
    Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Baker McKenzie operates a broad energy practice, offering support from offices in an impressive number of jurisdictions, including across the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas and EMEA. The law firm offers:

           • Expertise handling cross-border power and energy transactions.

           • Experience advising on renewable energy mandates and oil and gas projects.

           • Assistance resolving contentious matters arising from the energy sector, including litigation and arbitration.

  2. Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
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    Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
    Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Headquartered in Canada, Cassels Brock & Blackwell is internationally recognised for its experience in the mining sector. The law firm's primary areas of focus include:

           • Complex corporate and project financing transactions.

           • Representation of multinationals and investment banks on cross-border mandates.

           • Projects in Latin America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia.

  3. Clifford Chance LLP
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    Clifford Chance LLP
    Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Clifford Chance's global projects and infrastructure practice is made up of high-quality teams based in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. Providing wide-ranging expertise to clients, the law firm offers:

           • In-depth knowledge of the power sector, including renewables and nuclear energy.

           • Strong oil and gas capabilities, including pipeline projects and LNG.

           • Notable expertise in the mining sector.

  4. Fasken
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    Fasken
    Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Fasken is well known for its strong capabilities in the mining sector. The law firm supports clients internationally from its base in Canada and teams in London and Johannesburg. Its key areas of focus include:

           • Cross-border M&A and joint venture agreements, as well as contentious mandates.

           • Representation of developers and producers in financing transactions.

           • Complex mining sector-related PE matters.

  5. McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    McCarthy Tétrault is a pre-eminent Canadian firm well equipped to advise on international projects. The law firm offers:

           • Considerable expertise handling complex cross-border mining projects.

           • Skilled representation of mining companies, developers and PE houses.

           • Experience advising on transactions covering Africa, Asia and Latin America.

  6. Stikeman Elliott LLP
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    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Headquartered in Canada and with offices in New York, Sydney and London, Stikeman Elliott is a significant presence in the international mining sector. The law firm typically advises clients on the following matters:

           • Project finance and M&A in the mining sector.

           • Large-scale projects in the Americas, Asia, Australia and Europe.

           • Mining-related insolvency and restructuring matters.