Alex Jones
DLA PiperDLA Piper is noted for its broad expertise spanning finance, project development, regulatory, transactional, and dispute resolution matters. The team is highly active in the mining, oil, gas, and renewables sectors, and sits on key panels for multinational fossil fuel, logistics, and mining companies. Co-head Alex Jones is a mining expert noted for his strong negotiation skills and deep regulatory knowledge. Alex Regan’s project finance expertise spans acquisitions, restructures, and major mining projects. James Nicholls advises both domestic and international clients on complex M&A, IPOs, capital raisings, and regulatory matters.
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‘The practice brings a high level of experience and commercialism when considering specifics that emerge, bringing a depth of understanding with capabilities built on broad exposure to trends and regulatory imperatives imposed. ’
‘Alex Jones has a depth of knowledge across the spectrum of the natural resources field that deliver optionality and strategy to attend to matters that arise.'
‘Deep knowledge of the subject matter far and above other big firms. A boutique style specialist with knowledge, yet still operates at the scale and professionalism of a big firm. ’
‘Willingness to solve problems and convey the advice in a way that makes sense to clients. Organisation skills with the entire team makes it easier for us to keep track of complex matters. ’
Key clients
- Sprott Resource Lending
- Technology Metals Australia
- AVZ Minerals
- Nickel Industries
- Leichhardt Industrials Group
- Senex Energy
- API Management
- Regis Resources
- Pantoro
- Nedbank
- Tigers Realm Coal
- Kingsrose Mining
- Winsome Resources
- Leichhardt Industrials Group
Work highlights
- Advised Sprott Lending on a funding package.
- Advising Technology Metals on its all-scrip merger with Vanadium.
- Acting for AVZ Minerals in Five ICC arbitrations.
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Alex Jones