Advising on the complete life-cycle of mining matters, Bird & Bird LLP is highly sought-after among global mining companies and funds, investors, and emerging explorers. Owing to its established IP expertise, the firm works cross-practice to assist mining corporates on brand protection and licensing technologies, especially in the decarbonisation sector. The team is led by Clive Hopewell, a corporate finance specialist, Michael Dawes, an expert in equity capital markets matters and public and private M&A, especially within emerging markets, and Michael Rudd.
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‘Sector knowledge and amazing delivery.'
'Michael Dawes - technically brilliant and very commercial.'
Key clients
- Panmure liberum
- Asiamet Resources Limited
- Rome Resources plc
- Cloudbreak Discovery plc
- Orosur Mining Inc
- Gemfields Group
- Barrick Gold Limited
- Anglo American (De Beers)
- Gemfields (Faberge)
- Centamin plc
Work highlights
Advised Panmure Gordon as Nominated Adviser, Sole Bookrunner and Broker on the AIM listing of European Green Transition plc.
Acted as English counsel to Canadian based Rome Resources Ltd. on its sale to AIM listed Pathfinder Minerals.
Advising a long-standing AIM listed client in relation to a fundraising comprising a subscription by its largest shareholder plus a retail offer to progress the development of its copper and gold projects in Indonesia.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Michael Rudd; Clive Hopewell; Michael Dawes
Other key lawyers
Fiona McFarlane