The highly sought-after practice at Ashurst Perkins Coie advises across the full lifecycle of mining projects globally. The team combines specialist M&A, project development and financing expertise across a wide range of commodities, including lithium, cobalt, copper, gold and uranium. Practice head Yann Alix is noted for his extensive experience within emerging markets, particularly across Africa. Tim Rennie advises on acquisition and corporate financings, while Adrian Lawrence focuses on the development and financing of complex, multi-sourced projects. The practice also demonstrates a strong international disputes capacity, with Myfanwy Wood and Tom Cummins key contacts.
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Testimonials
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- The individuals we work with stand out for their availability, clarity in communication, and ability to provide practical solutions under time pressure. We especially value their responsiveness and hands-on approach in complex cross-border matters.
- The team is very responsive, pragmatic, and commercially minded. In our experience, Ashurst Perkins Coie has treated our matters with priority and has been particularly efficient on English law matters and several Africa-related projects and disputes. The team combines strong technical knowledge with practical business understanding, which makes the collaboration smooth and effective compared to other international firms.
Key clients
- Rio Tinto
- THL Zinc Ventures Ltd
- Vedanta
- Emmerson PLC
- Petra Diamonds Limited
- Minerals Development Oman
- Managem
- Sherritt International Corporation
- Newcrest Mining
- Iluka Resources
- Pan American Silver Corp
- Alpayana
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Yann Alix
Other key lawyers
Tim Rennie; Adrian Lawrence; Myfanwy Wood; Tom Cummins