The cross-practice mining and minerals team at Hill Dickinson LLP advises international commodity and trading houses and logistics and transportation companies across equity capital markets matters, joint ventures, farm-ins and farm-outs, and financing contracts. At the helm is Michael Bennett, a corporate and commercial specialist who brings experience in international flotations, placings, open offers, and dual listings to the sector. Jonathan Morris is an expert in strategic investments and equity placements; Francois de Lange regularly advises on company-level M&A and commercial agreements; and Sam Hudson specialises in AIM placements and subscriptions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Sam Hudson's service is exceptional, responsive and pragmatic, and he is a pleasure to work with. Available on short notice in order to ensure our needs are met.’
- 'Jonathan Morris is pragmatic and sensible in his approach and has a vast knowledge of mining and natural resource sector.'
- 'Sam Hudson is a true professional who provides clear guidance, constructive solutions and expert advice with practical and commercial understanding across various areas.'
- 'Team is fantastic - very supportive, responsive, collaborative, experienced which shows through at every turn of a transaction from managing work loads, to coming up quickly with constructive solutions to problems. Looking after client interest in a very professional manner.'
- 'A blend of expertise, accessibility, and commercial focus ensures clients receive both high-quality legal support and genuine value.'
- 'A powerful combination of deep sector expertise, commercial insight, and a proven track record.'
Key clients
- Condor Gold PLC East Star Resources PLC Doriemus PLC Atlantic Lithium Limited Arc Minerals Limited Critical Metals PLC Firering Strategic Minerals PLC Aterian PLC ACP Energy PLC
Work highlights
Advised Condor Gold PLC on its recommended takeover by AIM-listed Metals Exploration plc for up to £90.1m which was effected by way of a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement.
Advised Senosi Group Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Dendocept (Pty) Ltd on their takeover offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of MC Mining Limited.
Advised Firering Strategic Minerals PLC on a variety of matters, including several placings, subscriptions and retail offers, as well as the acquisition of a new project.
Practice head
Michael Bennett
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Morris; Sam Hudson; Francois de Lange