Dechert is a leading global law firm with 27 offices around the world. We advise on matters and transactions of the greatest complexity, bringing energy, creativity and efficient management of legal issues to deliver commercial and practical advice for clients.

The mining and metals industries continuously undergo innovative advances that present complex legal challenges. Companies need a law firm with global capacity and lawyers with a thorough understanding of relevant laws, critical industry trends and regulatory hurdles. Dechert’s international, multilingual team draws on the firm’s transactional and disputes practices to provide high-quality service to our clients on a broad range of matters from exploration and development to concession arrangements and disputes over mining rights, construction and other contractor and corporate matters. With sector experience including both base and precious metals, our lawyers regularly advise producers, financial institutions, states and state entities, contractors, and other related parties on mining and metals matters worldwide.