Simmons & Simmons offers expertise in project development and finance, M&A, and disputes across Africa, Europe, Central Asia, and South America. The team demonstrates a broad asset reach, including a growing focus on battery metals projects, and is well-versed in assisting mining companies in securing investments and financing arrangements. Iain Duncan, a transactional specialist with expertise across share and asset acquisitions, offtake arrangements, and development agreements, leads the team. Alexander Keepin is a veteran on transactional and equity capital markets matters, advising investment banks and corporate issuers on deals across the sector. As part of the firm's expansion in the project construction and development space, mining and transition metals specialist Sara Barin joined the team.
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‘Simmons & Simmons is a one-stop shop, with any kind of competence that a potential client may seek.’
'A personable team with exemplary legal service. Efficient and direct.'
‘Great working team, very willing and available. Excellent technical team. Quick response to queries and requirements.'
‘The go-to firm in the mining sector. They have an outstanding track record and experience that means they know the key challenges on any particular team. They work incredibly hard to find commercial, pragmatic solutions for their clients.’
'Outstanding availability, deep knowledge and experience of capital markets for mining companies.'
‘Alexander Keepin is commercial, hardworking and solutions led - reliable and always available to provide pragmatic, commercial legal and regulatory advice.’
Key clients
- Chemaf Resources Limited
- Orion Resource Partners
- Vision Blue Resources
- Resource Capital Funds
- Anglo-American plc and De Beers Group
- Terrafame
- Finnish Metals Group
- Mantoverde S.A.
- Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
- Greatland Gold plc
- Trident Royalties Plc
- British Lithium
Work highlights
Advised Chemaf Resources Limited on its proposed strategic acquisition by Norin Mining Limited, a transaction that marks a significant milestone in the mining sector of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Advised Greatland Gold on a substantial placing, major acquisition and its readmission on the AIM Market.
Advised Mantoverde in connection with ongoing financing matters, the commencement of commercial operations and project completion of its award-winning $900m copper mine expansion project in Chile.
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Practice head
Iain Duncan
Other key lawyers
Alexander Keepin; Sara Barin; Corinne Noel; Simon Kenolty