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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:
  2. Mayer Brown LLP
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    Mayer Brown LLP
    Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Hallam Chow, based in Beijing, leading the firm's projects group. Alexandre Chequer leads the firm's oil and gas group, splitting his time between Houston and Rio de Janeiro. London-based Ian Coles leads the firm's mining practice.
  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:
  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:
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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
    On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman. A&O Shearman is highly regarded for its global projects and infrastructure work, as well as its expertise in the oil and gas, power and mining fields. The law firm's international platform is made up of a market-leading UK and USA teams, which is enhanced by the firm's impressive offering in Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. Its main areas of focus include:
  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:
  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:
  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:
  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:
  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:
  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:
  5. McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Shea Small splits his time between Toronto and London, while Roger Taplin operates out of the Vancouver office. Both act as the co-heads of the global metals and mining group.
  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: