Simmons & Simmons

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.