Baker McKenzie LLP benefits in this sector from its strong cross-jurisdictional capabilities and draws its expert mining lawyers from its M&A, projects, project finance, regulatory and disputes teams. The team, with its ‘deep industry knowledge’, has extensive experience advising on a range of multi-billion dollar transactions and acting for some of the biggest mining houses. Richard Blunt heads the team focusing on clients in the EMEA region with expertise in M&A, joint ventures, private equity and project development. Mike Webster specialises in advising on the development of major energy, mining and infrastructure assets. Rhiannon Williams has extensive experience in construction and project development matters across the EMEA region and the Caribbean.
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‘There are very few genuine mining lawyers in the London market. Richard Blunt is one of them. He understands what drives value in mining companies and brings the experience and credibility that comes only with having been focused on the mining sector over a significant period of time.’
‘Deep industry knowledge and a thorough understanding of our company's risk appetite and commercial and operational sensitivities.’
‘Pragmatic approach, working in a collaborative manner with our company's commercial and operational teams.’
- 'Fantastic all-service law firm. Mike Webster and Rhiannon Williams have been long-standing external counsel to our business and make an effort to know our requirements really well.'
- 'Exceptional attention to detail, availability and ease of communication with all members of the firm, particularly Mike Webster and Rhiannon Williams.'
Kernmandanten
- Rio Tinto
- Anglo American
- Anglo Pacific Group
- Arcelormittal
- Audley Capital
- Chaarat Gold Holdings
- Graymont
- Impala Platinum Holdings Limited
- Mantos Copper/ Capstone Copper
- National Titanium Dioxide Company (AMIC)
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc in its recent collaborative venture with International Resources Holding RSC Limited (IRH), a prominent mining entity headquartered in Abu Dhabi.
- Acting for AMIC in relation to its option arrangements for the sale of a major titanium slagging facility currently under construction to Tronox.
- Assisting Ma'aden in relation to the development, using innovative procurement strategies, of the process plants and related infrastructure for Ma'aden's strategically important Phosphate 3 expansion project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Praxisleitung
Richard Blunt
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Susannah Davies; Kate Corby; Steve Abraham; Mike Webster; Rhiannon Williams