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Watson Farley & Williams LLP

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Watson Farley & Williams LLP‘s mining practice has particular strengths in M&A, capital markets, project finance, and dispute resolution. The team is jointly headed by Singapore-based Sumeet Malhotra and London-based Jan Mellmann. Mellmann specialises in corporate finance and M&A, which includes joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and commercial agreements.
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  • ‘The team at Watson Farley & Williams was excellent! Extremely knowledgeable about the mining sector, first-rate client service, and thoughtful, practical advice made them a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘The ability of Jan Mellmann to bridge the gap between UK legal requirements and mining industry realities makes him a first-class adviser.'

  • 'Daisy East is extremely knowledgeable about the "ins and outs" of natural resource financing and is able to frame any issues in a constructive way.’

  • ‘Good appreciation of the mine-to-market commodity flow and what makes a commercial mining outfit. Their understanding of the commodity price build-up is hugely helpful when grappling with complex issues in tricky jurisdictions.’

  • ‘They are readily available to debate and discuss issues in a way that makes one feel as if you have a true partner vested in outcomes, rather than only a legal service provider executing on a mandate.’

  • ‘Pragmatic, commercial, and solutions focused.'

  • ‘Jan Mellmann is hugely experienced and leads a strong team.’

  • 'The team has demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering a significant project, showcasing extensive knowledge in mining and infrastructure projects. They have demonstrated their ability to quickly adapt to changes and handle the pressures associated.'

Kernmandanten

  • The Republic of Guinea
  • San Cristobal Mining Inc.
  • Chaarat Gold Holdings Limited
  • ECAM LP
  • Celsius Resources Limited
  • Ascent Resources Plc
  • Strandline Resources Limited

Highlight-Mandate

  • Advising the Republic of Guinea on the development, financing and corporate aspects of the US$15bn Simandou project. The project involves the exploitation of four world-class iron ore blocks in the southern region of Guinea.
  • Advising Vancouver-based San Cristobal Mining Inc. on the financing for the acquisition of the San Cristobal mine in Bolivia from Sumitomo Corporation.
  • Advising Strandline Resources Limited on the UK aspects of its debt restructuring discussions with the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, National Australia Bank and Nordic Bondholders.

Anwält*innen

Praxisleitung

Jan Mellmann; Sumeet Malhotra

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Daisy East