A go-to team for leading majors, Linklaters LLP works across the full spectrum of mining and minerals mandates. The team is well-versed in high-profile and strategic M&A transactions and elsewhere demonstrates a growing caseload in the financing of critical minerals and energy transition transactions, in high-profile capital market offerings, and in critical corporate governance and investigations matters. The team is led by Robert Cleaver, an expert advisor to corporates, funds, and financial institutions; James Inglis, a leading mining M&A specialist; Emma Simpson, who is experienced in cross-border public and private M&A and corporate reorganisations and advisory work; and Igor Rogovoy, who specialises in debt and equity capital markets matters and cross-border M&A. Other standout individuals include Aisling Zarraga, who acts for majors in transactional mandates, and Ian Hunter, who brings focused advice to mining companies and natural resources companies.
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‘Very dedicated and go the extra mile to get the deal across the line.’
'Seamless collaboration amongst the entire team, everyone was across the different elements of the transaction and could be contacted for any queries with rapid turnaround time.'
'The understanding that they have of our sector and of our particular needs is excellent, with exceptional client care and response times.'
Expert knowledge, friendly, helpful and a pleasure to work with. Industry expertise and experience shine through in their advice.'
‘The practice is able to maintain exceptional client relationships and they are able to give us options and highlight any risk which we may be exposed to in terms of regulations.'
- 'Igor Rogovoy has a pleasant disposition and maintains excellent client relationships such that he is seen as a business partner, yet he is able to maintain the independence required and to firmly speak out when certain items are not in compliance or could be potential risks.'
- 'Igor has a pleasant disposition and maintains excellent client relationships such that he is seen as a business partner, yet he is able to maintain the independence required and to firmly speak out when certain items are not in compliance or could be potential risks. In addition, Igor has built up significant institutional knowledge which allows him to provide added value by being both effective and efficient.'
Key clients
- Anglo American
- Rio Tinto
- Gold Fields
- Glencore
- Sibanye-Stillwater
- Endeavour Mining
- Atalaya Mining
- De Beers UK Limited
- Newmont Corporation
- Hochschild Mining PLC
Work highlights
Adivsed Rio Tinto on its $6.7bn recommended cash takeover offer for Arcadium Lithium plc.
Advised Anglo American on its defence against the proposed c£39bn takeover approach by BHP, and launch of its new strategy focusing on copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients.
Advised De Beers on the successful completion of its negotiations with the Government of Botswana to secure an extension of the Botswana diamond mining licences through to 2054 for their 50:50 mining joint venture, Debswana, and a new 10-year sales and marketing agreement for Debswana’s rough diamond production.
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Practice head
Robert Cleaver; James Inglis; Aymeric Voisin; Emma Simpson; Igor Rogovoy
Other key lawyers
Aisling Zarraga; Ian Hunter; Lisa Chang; Dominic da Gama Campos