With expertise in mineral and upstream petroleum law, environmental law, land reform, and risk advisory, Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc advises leading mining houses, lenders, borrowers, and industry associations. Co-leader of the group Christina Pretorius focuses on commercial matters and M&A transactions, while co-leader Anneke Higgs specialises in mining, minerals, natural resources, and environmental law. Andre Vos handles mining disputes, Jackie Midlane focuses on project finance, Matthew Ash is skilled in power purchase agreements, and Jeffrey Kron boasts expertise in complex mining litigation.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- 'Team has a good in depth understanding of the business and also what is documented in the litigation on behalf of the business.'
Key clients
- Sandvik
- De Beers Consolidated Mines (Pty) Ltd
- Sibanye Gold Limited
- Offshore Petroleum Association of South Africa
- Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Duiker Mining (Pty) Ltd
- Tavistock Collieries (Pty) Ltd
- Umcebo Properties (Pty) Ltd
- Izimbiwa Coal (Pty) Ltd
- Impala Platinum Limited
- Dialstat Trading 115 (Pty) Ltd.
- Glencore Operations South Africa and Seriti Power (Pty) Ltd
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Christina Pretorius; Anneke Higgs
Other key lawyers
Andre Vos; Jackie Midlane; Matthew Ash; Jeffrey Kron; Andrea Cabanac