DLA Piper brings expertise in the real estate transactional, litigation, and construction aspects of mining sector projects. Petra Billing co-heads the team and assists in minerals, property, and commercial litigation. Also co-leading the team, Mark Keeling acts for clients on construction matters, minerals lease renewals, and commercial agreements. Teresa Hitchcock represents clients in environmental disputes concerning liabilities at minerals and mining sites.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are particularly strong on land and minerals rights - Petra Billing and Mark Keeling have outstanding knowledge.'

  • 'Their understanding of the business and operations and, more importantly, how the company functions as a business is significantly valuable. The quality of service, levels of communication and advice is perfection.'
  • 'They provide such an exceptional level of service across the board. They are always on hand to provide a highly valued and reliable, informative and constructive support when needed. They communicate clearly and effectively. 
  • 'The team has an excellent grasp of the wider commercial picture, which informs their drafting and strategic advice.'

Key clients

  • Aggregate Industries UK Limited
  • European Metals Holdings Ltd
  • MCC Mining Corporation
  • Minas de Revuboè Limitada
  • Sibelco UK Limited
  • Tata Steel UK Limited
  • Ibstock Group and all subsidiaries

Work highlights

Advise on all real estate transactional and minerals litigation matters for Aggregate Industries UK Limited.
Advised European Metals Holdings Ltd on their re-domiciliation from BVI to Australia and associated market filings.
Advised Canadian mineral exploration company, MCC Mining Corporation, in respect of a secondary sale, by UK investors.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Petra Billing; Mark Keeling

Other key lawyers

Teresa Hitchcock