Clifford Chance LLP‘s mining team excels in M&A, trading, and capital markets, supported by expertise in regulation, investigations, financial crime, arbitration, and ESG. With a strong international presence, the team handles high-value mining projects for a diverse range of clients. The team is led by Simon Greenberg in Paris, Nicolas Cookson in Düsseldorf, and Mark Gilgren in Perth, alongside the head of the London team, Craig Nethercott. Robert Crothers specialises in advising UK-listed and international corporate clients on M&A and joint ventures. Paul Landless specialises in structured finance, derivatives, financial markets and commodity trading. Sachin Trikha has extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure and construction disputes, with a focus on complex breach of contract claims.
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Key clients
- Antofagasta
- Eramet
- Kingsgate Consolidated
- Nova Resources B.V.
- GFG Alliance
- Glencore
- Bahrain Steel
- Arrowhead Resources
- Vale
- Pacific Wildcat Resources
Work highlights
Advised First Quantum Minerals Ltd on capturing, rationalising and licensing its IP portfolio in connection with the company's electronic trolley system and related technologies.
Advising Eramet in connection with all aspects of its joint venture development with BASF SE to develop a large-scale nickel and cobalt hydrometallurgical refining complex in Weda Bay, Indonesia.
Advising a major Middle-Eastern Steel Group in connection with a multi-faceted and high-importance dispute concerning the dredging, reclamation of land and expansion of its principal steel facility in the Middle East.
Lawyers
Practice head
Simon Greenberg; Nicolas Cookson; Mark Gilgren; Craig Nethercott
Other key lawyers
Robert Crothers; Paul Landless; Sachin Trikha; Luke Tolaini; James Lloyd-Thomas