Mining, Minerals & Natural Resources

Mining, minerals, and natural resources projects come with complex legal and commercial challenges. Our team supports businesses and landowners with practical advice on land acquisition, mineral rights, planning, and development. By bringing together expertise from across the firm, we help you manage risk and move projects forward with confidence. Whether you are involved in a mining project, mineral exploration, or natural resources development, our team is here to support your success.

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Our expertise covers

Specific areas of expertise

• Exclusivity agreements

• Promotion agreements

• Land acquisition

• Mineral rights

• Overage agreements

• Leasing arrangements

• Planning

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We look beyond the legal elements of each transaction to understand the wider commercial landscape. This helps us navigate the legal issues while advising on commercial risk, so we can work with you to find the right approach for your venture.

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Planning strategic advice

• Secure planning permissions

• Navigate land use management issues

• Address statutory infrastructure agreements and planning obligations

• Interpret planning permissions

• Manage planning appeals and enforcement

• Conduct environmental impact assessments

• Address biodiversity net gain requirements

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We work closely with clients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and local plan policies.

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Related areas

• Corporate sale and purchase structures

• Finance, security and bond documentation

• Commercial agreements

• Energy related matters

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Our expertise includes

For

Businesses

Planning

Support with planning applications, appeals, and development agreements.

Planning

For

Businesses

Real Estate

Expert guidance on buying, selling, or managing commercial property.

Real Estate

From everyday matters to complex challenges, these are some of the services clients come to us for most often.

Typical matters we advise on

Running a business or organisation comes with a wide range of legal responsibilities. Our team provides tailored advice on the issues most commonly faced in your sector - helping you stay compliant, resolve disputes efficiently, and protect your commercial interests.

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Strategic Planning and Development Advice

Strategic planning advice to manage risk, unlock opportunity, and deliver successful development.

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