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We advise clients on cross-border transactions involving international business – from Europe to Canada and across Africa. London is also pivotal to our work as an international financial center – we are in the right place.
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At our firm, you’ll find sophisticated industry expertise .  In addition, we link the firm’s Canadian and South African offices, acting on numerous cross-continent transactions, and offer local advice to those of our clients who conduct business in the UK.

Our lawyers in London are qualified in multiple jurisdictions, are fluent in a number of languages (including German, Mandarin, Swedish, Yoruba and French), and have wide-ranging knowledge and experience of the industries in which we specialize.  We have extensive experience of working in Africa, Europe, North and South America, as well as the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) CIS and China.

We advise Canadian clients doing business in the UK and UK, European and African businesses interested in entering the Canadian market.

Experience

  • Mkango Resources Ltd completes £12.5 million multi‑jurisdictional equity fundraise, [Deal - Mkango Resources Ltd.], On April 10, 2026, Mkango Resources Ltd, a dual‑listed AIM and TSX‑V company focused on rare earths, recycling, magnet production and sustainable supply chains, successfully completed an oversubscribed £12.5 million (approximately C$23.0 million) equity fundraise in April 2026. The fundraise co...
  • SolGold completes £867 million takeover by Jiangxi Copper Company Limited, [Deal - SolGold plc], Mineral exploration and development company and owner of the Cascabel copper-gold project in Ecuador acquired by major Chinese copper producer.
  • FG Gold, AFC and Afreximbank achieve financial close on US$330 million senior debt financing for Baomahun Gold Project, [Deal - Africa Finance Corporation], FG Gold secures US$430M financing for Sierra Leone’s largest gold mine.
  • The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development grants €1 million to Himilco and formalizes option deal with PhosCo, [Deal - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development], EBRD awards a grant of €1 million to PhosCo Ltd to advance PhosCo’s Gasaat Phosphate Project and formalises the proposed issue of 150 million options to EBRD.
  • UAC of Nigeria PLC announces closing of the acquisition of Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited) from The Coca-Cola Company, [Deal - UAC of Nigeria PLC], Advised UAC of Nigeria PLC on its acquisition of Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited) from The Coca-Cola Company, strengthening its market presence in Nigeria's consumer goods sector.
  • Taurus Mining Finance provides US$ 60 million bridge loan facility to Lifezone Metals’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Kabanga Nickel Limited, [Deal - Taurus Mining Finance Fund No.2, L.P.], On 8 August 2025, Taurus Mining Finance Fund No. 2, L.P. entered into a US$60 million bridge loan facility agreement to provide financing to Kabanga Nickel Limited. The financing will be used to advance Lifezone Limited’s Kabanga Nickel Project located in northwest Tanzania by funding the develop...
  • Appian Capital Advisory LLC completed a blended $175 million financing package for Asante Gold Corporation (listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange), the owner of two gold producing assets in the Republic of Ghana, [Deal - Appian Capital Advisory LLC], A blended $175 million financing package for Asante Gold Corporation by Appian Capital Advisory LLC.
  • Spirit Resources s.a.r.l. completes C$4,000,000 equity investment in TSX listed Star Diamond Corporation and C$800,000 financing., [Deal - Spirit Resources s.a.r.l.], Private placement and debt finance transaction in Canadian diamond mining industry.
  • Ambion Heating raises new equity and converts the venture capital convertible loan provided by the UK Government’s Future Fund, [Deal - Ambion Heating], Ambion Heating, a UK low-carbon heating technology firm, raised new equity of £2,250,000 and converts the venture capital convertible loan provided by the UK Government’s Future Fund and other lenders in 2020 into ordinary shares in the capital of the company.
Deal Advised Mkango Resources Ltd. Mkango Resources Ltd completes £12.5 million multi‑jurisdictional equity fundraise On April 10, 2026, Mkango Resources Ltd, a dual‑listed AIM and TSX‑V company focused on rare earths, recycling, magnet production and sustainable supply chains, successfully completed an oversubscribed £12.5 million (approximately C$23.0 million) equity fundraise in April 2026. The fundraise co... Read more
Deal Advised SolGold plc SolGold completes £867 million takeover by Jiangxi Copper Company Limited Mineral exploration and development company and owner of the Cascabel copper-gold project in Ecuador acquired by major Chinese copper producer. Read more
Deal Advised Africa Finance Corporation FG Gold, AFC and Afreximbank achieve financial close on US$330 million senior debt financing for Baomahun Gold Project FG Gold secures US$430M financing for Sierra Leone’s largest gold mine. Read more
Deal Advised European Bank for Reconstruction and Development The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development grants €1 million to Himilco and formalizes option deal with PhosCo EBRD awards a grant of €1 million to PhosCo Ltd to advance PhosCo’s Gasaat Phosphate Project and formalises the proposed issue of 150 million options to EBRD. Read more
Deal Advised UAC of Nigeria PLC UAC of Nigeria PLC announces closing of the acquisition of Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited) from The Coca-Cola Company Advised UAC of Nigeria PLC on its acquisition of Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited) from The Coca-Cola Company, strengthening its market presence in Nigeria's consumer goods sector. Read more
Deal Advised Taurus Mining Finance Fund No.2, L.P. Taurus Mining Finance provides US$ 60 million bridge loan facility to Lifezone Metals’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Kabanga Nickel Limited On 8 August 2025, Taurus Mining Finance Fund No. 2, L.P. entered into a US$60 million bridge loan facility agreement to provide financing to Kabanga Nickel Limited. The financing will be used to advance Lifezone Limited’s Kabanga Nickel Project located in northwest Tanzania by funding the develop... Read more
Deal Advised Appian Capital Advisory LLC Appian Capital Advisory LLC completed a blended $175 million financing package for Asante Gold Corporation (listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange), the owner of two gold producing assets in the Republic of Ghana A blended $175 million financing package for Asante Gold Corporation by Appian Capital Advisory LLC. Read more
Deal Advised Spirit Resources s.a.r.l. Spirit Resources s.a.r.l. completes C$4,000,000 equity investment in TSX listed Star Diamond Corporation and C$800,000 financing. Private placement and debt finance transaction in Canadian diamond mining industry. Read more
Deal Advised Ambion Heating Ambion Heating raises new equity and converts the venture capital convertible loan provided by the UK Government’s Future Fund Ambion Heating, a UK low-carbon heating technology firm, raised new equity of £2,250,000 and converts the venture capital convertible loan provided by the UK Government’s Future Fund and other lenders in 2020 into ordinary shares in the capital of the company. Read more
All Experience

Knowledge

  • Navigating the Legal Depths of Deep-Sea Mining, 1/28/2026
  • AIM Feedback Statement: Shaping the Future of AIM, 12/1/2025
  • The Future of AIM, 6/1/2025
  • London Calling: Canada-UK Trade, 5/28/2025
  • The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act – ID Verification, 4/30/2025
  • Mandatory ESG Disclosure in IPOs – What Road Will Canada Take?, 2/11/2025
  • Companies to Which the Takeover Code Applies, 11/10/2024
  • New Prospectus Regime, 10/19/2024
  • The New UK Listing Rules. Will They Reboot UK Capital Markets?, 7/30/2024
  • New Year, New Trade Agreement Thresholds – But No New Trade Agreements, 1/31/2024
Mining Bulletin Navigating the Legal Depths of Deep-Sea Mining Discover how legal gaps, competing jurisdictions, and enforcement challenges shape control over deep-sea mining. Read more
AIM Feedback Statement: Shaping the Future of AIM Bulletin AIM Feedback Statement: Shaping the Future of AIM The London Stock Exchange (LSE) recently published a Feedback Statement following its April 2025 discussion paper, "Shaping the Future of AIM". The Feedback Statement outlines several changes to the AIM Rules that are effective immediately, implemented via derogations and guidance pending formal ... Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions Bulletin The Future of AIM Capital Markets Update – The Future of AIM. Read more
Mining Bulletin Navigating the Legal Depths of Deep-Sea Mining Discover how legal gaps, competing jurisdictions, and enforcement challenges shape control over deep-sea mining. Read more
AIM Feedback Statement: Shaping the Future of AIM Bulletin AIM Feedback Statement: Shaping the Future of AIM The London Stock Exchange (LSE) recently published a Feedback Statement following its April 2025 discussion paper, "Shaping the Future of AIM". The Feedback Statement outlines several changes to the AIM Rules that are effective immediately, implemented via derogations and guidance pending formal ... Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions Bulletin The Future of AIM Capital Markets Update – The Future of AIM. Read more
Corporate Tall Building Bulletin London Calling: Canada-UK Trade How Canadian and UK businesses can emerge stronger from the current economic crisis by taking advantage of significant bilateral trade opportunities. Read more
man looking out of building Bulletin The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act – ID Verification The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023 and marked a significant shift in the UK’s approach to corporate governance. Read more
Stock market ticker numbers Bulletin Mandatory ESG Disclosure in IPOs – What Road Will Canada Take? ESG disclosure by Canadian reporting issuers: change is coming. Read more

Events

  • 2026 INTA Annual Meeting, 5/2/2026
  • Project Blue Critical Materials Forum 2026, 3/3/2026
  • Unearthing Value: How London Complements Global Mining Financing Strategies, 2/24/2026
  • DSEI 2025: Churchill War Rooms Dinner, 9/8/2025
  • International Deal Gateway (Americas/UK/Europe), 3/4/2021
  • PDAC 2021: Toronto Mining Conference Series, 3/1/2021
London Skyline 2026 INTA Annual Meeting With the INTA Annual Meeting in London approaching, we are excited to announce that Fasken’s team will once again be attending the conference. Fasken’s IP Group supports clients on the full lifecycle of brand and technology assets, from searching, filing and portfolio strategy to oppositions, can... location location London About the event
PDAC 2026 Hero Image Hybrid | Seminar Series Project Blue Critical Materials Forum 2026 Join Project Blue, Fasken and market participants from across the mining and metals sector for a forum focused on raw material supply chains. location location Toronto, ON Webinar or Toronto Office About the event
PDAC 2026 Hero Image Webinar Unearthing Value: How London Complements Global Mining Financing Strategies Join the experts from Cavendish and Fasken to understand the practical pathways for maximizing your company’s valuation and securing the vital capital needed for your next phase of delivery. About the event
London Skyline 2026 INTA Annual Meeting With the INTA Annual Meeting in London approaching, we are excited to announce that Fasken’s team will once again be attending the conference. Fasken’s IP Group supports clients on the full lifecycle of brand and technology assets, from searching, filing and portfolio strategy to oppositions, can... location location London About the event
PDAC 2026 Hero Image Hybrid | Seminar Series Project Blue Critical Materials Forum 2026 Join Project Blue, Fasken and market participants from across the mining and metals sector for a forum focused on raw material supply chains. location location Toronto, ON Webinar or Toronto Office About the event
PDAC 2026 Hero Image Webinar Unearthing Value: How London Complements Global Mining Financing Strategies Join the experts from Cavendish and Fasken to understand the practical pathways for maximizing your company’s valuation and securing the vital capital needed for your next phase of delivery. About the event
London Skyline DSEI 2025: Churchill War Rooms Dinner Fasken and Pinsent Masons were honoured to welcome senior leaders from the Canadian and UK defence industries, finance, and legal sectors at one of London’s most iconic venues. The event served as a strategic forum for dialogue on advancing bilateral collaboration in defence procurement and innov... location location London About the event
PDAC 2020 Hero Webinar | Webinar Series International Deal Gateway (Americas/UK/Europe) Join us for a global mining opportunity showcase hosted by the International Deal Gateway. About the event
PDAC 2020 Hero Conference | Webinar Series PDAC 2021: Toronto Mining Conference Series Fasken’s Global Mining Group invites you to attend our series of webinars taking place before and during the PDAC 2021 conference. About the event

News

  • Timothy St. John Ellam, KC Joins Fasken as Senior Counsel in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, 2/2/2026
  • Abayomi Akinjide Recognized in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom, 6/16/2022
  • GlobalLegalChronicle.com mentions Peter Mantas in an article about how Fasken has been appointed to the UK government’s post-Brexit international trade law panel, 2/24/2021
  • Fasken named in Chambers UK 2019 for Energy & Natural Resources Law, 11/15/2018
News - 4 New Member | News Release Timothy St. John Ellam, KC Joins Fasken as Senior Counsel in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group Timothy St. John Ellam, KC Joins Fasken as Senior Counsel in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group Read more
Abayomi Akinjide Recognized in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom Rankings & Recognitions Abayomi Akinjide Recognized in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom The 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom has recognized Abayomi Akinjide for his expertise in Energy and Natural Resources Law. Read more
MediaCoverage-1 Media Coverage GlobalLegalChronicle.com mentions Peter Mantas in an article about how Fasken has been appointed to the UK government’s post-Brexit international trade law panel “Fasken’s Appointment to UK Government’s Post-Brexit Trade Panel” by Sonia Carcano, GlobalLegalChronicle.com Read more
News - 4 New Member | News Release Timothy St. John Ellam, KC Joins Fasken as Senior Counsel in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group Timothy St. John Ellam, KC Joins Fasken as Senior Counsel in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group Read more
Abayomi Akinjide Recognized in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom Rankings & Recognitions Abayomi Akinjide Recognized in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom The 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom has recognized Abayomi Akinjide for his expertise in Energy and Natural Resources Law. Read more
MediaCoverage-1 Media Coverage GlobalLegalChronicle.com mentions Peter Mantas in an article about how Fasken has been appointed to the UK government’s post-Brexit international trade law panel “Fasken’s Appointment to UK Government’s Post-Brexit Trade Panel” by Sonia Carcano, GlobalLegalChronicle.com Read more
News - 10 News Release | Rankings & Recognitions Fasken named in Chambers UK 2019 for Energy & Natural Resources Law London (United Kingdom) – Fasken is once again ranked internationally and UK-wide in the Chambers UK 2019 guide (“Guide”), for Energy & Natural Resources: Mining. Two Fasken partners in the sector are also profiled including Al Gourley and Thomas Wexler. Al is not only the London office’s Managin... Read more

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