Mining and Resources

Our experienced team provides commercially focussed legal solutions for the mining and resources sector, delivering practical and strategic legal guidance.

Who we are

Mills Oakley’s specialised Mining and Resources team provides commercially focussed legal solutions for the mining and resources sector, supporting explorers, developers and producers in navigating regulatory, operational, and financial challenges.  Our services cover onshore and offshore projects, delivering practical and strategic legal guidance.

What we do

Our corporate services include:

  • Project structuring and joint ventures
  • Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
  • Project financing, including equity and debt, including: senior and subordinated debt; and prepayment agreements
  • IPOs and secondary fundraising
  • Shareholder and investor agreements
  • Regulatory compliance and approvals, including Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) advice
  • Contracts and commercial arrangements, including: service and supply agreements; management agreements; and offtake agreements

 

Our disputes services include:

  • Commercial litigation and arbitration
  • Shareholder and joint venture disputes
  • Contractual disputes with suppliers
  • Regulatory and compliance disputes
  • Risk mitigation strategies

 

We deliver practical end-to-end legal solutions that support your business objectives and help navigate the complex challenges facing the mining and resources sector.