Linklaters LLP

Linklaters LLP has a strong focus on the corporate and financing aspects of mining, including M&A transactions, project financing, capital markets, and investments. It advises across the entire supply chain from acquisition and financing to development, expansion, and disposal. The team leverages its other departments to provide regulatory, taxation, IP, and ESG advice. James Inglis, Robert Cleaver and Emma Simpson jointly head the London team. Aisling Zarraga specialises in public and private M&A, joint ventures, equity issues and general corporate advice. Ian Hunter advises on major M&A transactions and equity offerings, as well as on general corporate governance. Toby Grimstone specialises in international banking with a focus on structured financing within the mining sector.

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Testimonials

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'Linklaters has a presence in South Africa. This is a great advantage for us as they keep abreast of not only the gold mining sector as a whole but also the sector in South Africa.'
'A key strength is the dedicated time they give to us, particularly at crucial times.'

Key clients

Anglo American
De Beers
Rio Tinto
Gold Fields Limited
Glencore
Sibanye Stillwater
Endeavour Mining

Work highlights

Advised the Gold Fields Group on the English law aspects of their US$1.2bn sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, including the negotiation of the commercial and legal terms of the financing.
Advised Sibanye Stillwater Limited on its US$500m senior, unsecured, guaranteed convertible bonds, due in November 2028, issued through its subsidiary, Stillwater Mining Company, convertible into Sibanye Stillwater Limited ordinary shares.