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At Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, the mining team leverages the expertise of the firm’s projects, energy and infrastructure group to assist prominent domestic and international mining companies, government departments and non-profit entities with a wide spectrum of contentious and non-contentious mining matters. Practice head Patrick Leyden has an excellent track record in handling cross-border and domestic M&A mining transactions, and Ernst Muller stands out for his expertise in advising mining companies on ESG issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Great team, very responsive and well connected to a variety of parties across a broad range of areas that has helped facilitate our critical negotiations.’
‘Excellent African experience, with the ability to tap into the international arena through their other offices. Knowledge and insight into Africa and African governments was invaluable to us.’
Key clients
- Natal Portland Cement Company (Proprietary) Limited
- Anglo American Plc
Work highlights
- Advised Norilsk Nickel Africa Property on the sale of its interest in the Nkomati Nickel joint venture in South Africa to African Rainbow Minerals.
- Advised South32 on an earn-in agreement and strategic alliance with Noronex to accelerate copper exploration in Namibia.