Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons retains its robust reputation for advising on complex and high-profile global mining projects – including battery metals projects – alongside its expertise in advising private equity investors in relation to strategic mining investments, and proficiency in setting up funds. The team also acts on high level contentious work, including major international mining disputes and investigations. Iain Duncan heads the UK energy and natural resources team, advising on the full spectrum of matters in the mining sector. Dual-qualified English and French lawyer Yves Baratte advises international corporate clients, funds, financial institutions and governments on complex international mining projects. The team was bolstered in February 2023 by the arrival of pre-eminent practitioner in the space Alexander Keepin from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. Keepin is well known in the market for his equity capital markets and mining work, including advising investment banks and issuers on M&A transactions, across the energy, natural resources and energy transition space.