Natural resources are vital to economic development, and at Spencer West, our Mining & Natural Resources team is dedicated to providing expert guidance in this essential sector. Our team has a proven track record of advising clients on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions and disputes, utilising the extensive expertise of our global partners. We offer a broad range of comprehensive solutions, including those related to mining, environmental issues, and mergers and acquisitions, ensuring that all aspects of your projects are expertly managed.

Our deep understanding of the regulatory, technical, and commercial dimensions of natural resources allows us to offer strategic advice tailored to the specific needs of each jurisdiction. We cover a wide array of advisory services, including minerals and mining, specialised mining contracts, commercial structuring and transactions, competition law, dispute resolution, and litigation. Additionally, we address employment issues, project finance, property acquisition and development, regulatory compliance, mine health and safety, and tax considerations.

We collaborate with a diverse array of clients, including natural resources developers, financial institutions, private clients, consortiums, mining companies, and mining consultants. Our commitment to providing tailored solutions and leveraging our global expertise ensures that we meet the unique needs of each client, helping them navigate the complexities of the mining and natural resources sector effectively.

What we advise on
  • Minerals and mining
  • Environmental
  • Specialized mining contracts
  • Commercial structuring and transactions relevant to a jurisdiction
  • Competition
  • Dispute resolution and litigation
  • Employment
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Project finance
  • Property acquisition and development
  • Regulatory and compliance
  • Mine Health and Safety
  • Tax
Who we work with
  • Natural resources developers
  • Finanancial institutions
  • Private clients
  • Consortiums
  • Mining companies
  • Mining consultants
Specialist Expertise

Our global team of lawyers work together to provide a full service to our clients offering cost effective and practical solutions.

Our extensive expertise spans the full spectrum of mining and natural resources law. From advising on minerals and mining operations to navigating complex environmental regulations, our lawyers provide strategic counsel that ensures compliance and optimises operational efficiency.

We are adept at handling specialised mining contracts, commercial structuring and transactions, competition law issues, and dispute resolution. Additionally, our team offers invaluable support in employment law, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, property acquisition and development, regulatory compliance, mine health and safety, and tax matters.

Our team of experts can help you navigate any issue you might have whether you are currently in the mining and natural resources sector or wish to enter the industry. We will hold your hand through every step of the way.

Meet our team

Sanusha Govender
Partner - Commercial, Corporate & Mining