A leading practice for deals up to the mid-market segment, Fieldfisher‘s mining and minerals team utilises their European expertise across to advise clients on natural resources transactions across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The team also boasts a specialism in alternative mining financing. Leading the team is Melanie Talbot, who acts for UK and internationally listed companies in natural resources, life sciences, and technology sectors, and Oliver Abel Smith, who is experienced in asset, acquisition, real estate, commodity, and trade finance matters.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Commercial, practical and excellent AIM experience.'

Key clients

  • Africa Finance Corporation
  • African Lion Gold plc

Work highlights

Advised SigmaRoc on its £200m equity fundraising, reverse takeover and re-admission to London's AIM Market in connection with its acquisition of the European lime and limestone businesses of CRH plc.
Practice head

Melanie Talbot; Oliver Abel Smith

Other key lawyers

Brad Isaac; Dominic Guerney-Champion