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Mining and minerals

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Watson Farley & Williams LLP

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Watson Farley & Williams LLP draws upon multi-jurisdictional expertise spanning EMEA, Asia, and the Americas to advise junior mining companies, investment houses, and sovereigns on matters spanning the full mining lifecycle. Leveraging its sector focus on energy and infrastructure, the firm is well-equipped to advise on high-value and landmark mining and related infrastructure projects. The mining and commodities group is led by Jan Mellmann, a corporate lawyer who brings experience in finance, M&A, and capital markets matters. Daisy East is a project finance expert, while Tony Edwards specialises in investments and joint ventures.
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  • ‘The team is competent and takes a personal interest in the deal in hand and its holistic impact on the business.'

  • ‘Jan Mellmann stands out as an exceptional lawyer with a calm, steady approach to issues which arise.’

  • ‘The team demonstrates strong strategic thinking and balanced judgment in their role. They handled a complex, multilateral and cross-cultural setting with professionalism, pragmatism, and sensitivity to stakeholder dynamics.'

  • 'Their ability to bridge legal precision with commercial realities stood out - WFW maintain a measured, decent and solutions-oriented approach, contributing meaningfully to the progress of negotiations. A dependable and thoughtful team.’

  • 'What stands out across the team is their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to operate in a high-stakes, multi-party environment. It’s rare to find legal advisors who can balance technical depth with strategic thinking as naturally as they do.’

Key clients

  • Tamesis Partners
  • Nomad Royalty Company
  • Chaarat Gold Holdings
  • Altamin
  • Guardian Metals plc
  • The Republic of Guinea
  • UCAM Ltd
  • ACAM LP

Practice head

Jan Mellmann

Other key lawyers

Daisy East; Julian Nichol; Tony Edwards