Milbank’s mining team is best known for its work advising lenders in this space and is particularly strong in project financing. The team has deep expertise, and its dedicated mining team works closely with its New York office, providing its clients with further expertise and a strong international focus. John Dewar is well-regarded in the space for his work on the development and financing of energy projects. Seyda Duman has extensive experience advising commercial banks, export credit agencies and other financial institutions.
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Testimonials
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‘Extreme knowledge in the sector, both in legal and commercial terms, on the background of numerous precedents and close cooperation with its NY practice.’
‘John Dewar stands out for his non-confrontational yet persistent style of drafting and negotiating, always open to clients' requests and pursuing their interests with great stamina.’
‘Sector understanding, relevant experience, and results orientated.'
Key clients
- KfW IPEX-Bank GmBH
- EBRD
- IFC
- EDC
- National Bank of Greece
- Piraeus Bank
Work highlights
Advised on the Hellas Gold project financing, which marks a pioneering venture in the financing landscape for mining projects in Greece.
Advised on the financing of the Oyu Tolgoi Copper and Gold Mine project in Mongolia.
Advised H2 Green Steel on its $4 billion financing for the world's first large-scale hydrogen production and green steel plant.
Lawyers
Practice head
John Dewar; Matthew Brown
Other key lawyers
Seyda Duman