Werksmans Attorneys provides expert mining and energy advice across regulation, commercial agreements, transactions, disputes, and land reform issues. Practice head Chris Stevens is 'a valuable resource', recognised for due diligence, opinions, appeals, mining title, and MPRDA matters, and for advising on major mining transactions and BEE projects. Bulelwa Mabasa focuses on dispute resolution, mining and administrative law, procurement, and litigation, Danielle Magidson advises on M&A, and Jones Antunes and David Gewer are key contacts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This is a very experienced team. They never miss deadlines.'
- 'They are a pleasure to work with and do bend over backwards to accommodate all requests for assistance.’
- ‘Chris Stevens is recognised as one of the leading mining lawyers in South Africa for a reason. He is very experienced, knows all the relevant senior officials in the applicable department and has his ear to the ground regarding what's happening in the industry. He is a valuable resource to have.’
- 'The team consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty and have an exceptional depth of knowledge and expertise within the mining industry.'
- 'They take time to explain complex legal matters with clarity and patience, an approach that sets them apart from other firms.'
- 'Exceptional ability to explain even the most complex legal matters in clear, accessible terms.'
Key clients
- Glencore South Africa Proprietary Limited
- Seriti Power Proprietary Limited
- Samancor Chrome Proprietary Limited
- Petra Diamonds Limited
- Gold Fields Limited
- Assmang Proprietary Limited
- Thungela Resources Proprietary Limited
- Vishnu Chemicals Limited
- Into Africa Mining & Exploration Proprietary Limited
- ArcelorMittal Proprietary Limited
- United Manganese of Kalahari Limited
- Rustenburg Platinum Mines Ltd
Work highlights
Advised on the acquisition by Neo Energy of Uranium Project from Sibanye.
Advised on the acquisition by Vishnu Chemicals of Chrome Mine in South Africa.
Advised on the acquisition of Plant Complex by Thungela Resources from Overlooked Colliery.
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Practice head
Chris Stevens
Other key lawyers
Bulelwa Mabasa; Danielle Magidson; Jones Antunes; David Gewer