Boasting deep relationships with listed mining companies and leading mining majors, Baker McKenzie offers key authorities on multi-jurisdictional mandates. From exploration, financing, and development to production, acquisitions, mine closure, and remediation, the team is equipped across the whole life-cycle of projects. Heading the team is Richard Blunt, who brings to the sector a wealth of expertise in energy, natural resources, and infrastructure transactions. Other key lawyers include the ‘superb’ Rhiannon Williams, an expert in construction and project development matters across EMEA and the Caribbean, and Mike Webster, who is particularly well-versed in transactions across EMEA, Asia, and the Caribbean.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘They have a strong presence in the region and all partners are responsive and extremely knowledgeable in their field.'
'The Baker McKenzie team has always been hands-on and goes over and above the scope of their engagement, in particular capacity building and overall availability to provide assistance to their clients. The do not merely provide the service but include the client in coming up with solutions.'
'The superb Rhiannon Williams is incredibly supportive and collaborative in her approach to our teams, but equally robust in defending our position in long, protracted negotiations.'
Key clients
- Anglo American
- Anglo Pacific Group
- Arcelormittal
- Chaarat Gold Holdings
- Graymont Limited
- Impala Platinum Holdings Limited
- National Titanium Dioxide Company (AMIC)
- Nyrstar
- Resolute Mining Limited
- Rio Tinto
- Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden)
- Vale
Work highlights
Advised ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc in its recent collaborative venture with International Resources Holding RSC Limited (IRH), under which IRH commits to invest $1.1bn into Mopani Copper Mines Plc (Mopani), a crucial copper mining enterprise situated in Zambia, in return for 51% ownership.
Continuing to assist Ma'aden in relation to its Phosphate 3 expansion project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Engaged by Graymont as lead corporate counsel in relation to the sale and purchase of a lime business through the transfer of shares and various assets from Sibelco.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Richard Blunt
Other key lawyers
Rhiannon Williams; Andrew Burleigh; Mike Webster