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Mining

2022

THOUGHT LEADERS

Our WWL Thought Leader Q&A series brings together the insight, expertise and wisdom of some of the world’s foremost lawyers and experts, to discuss a range of issues about their careers, their areas of expertise and their plans for the future.

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Head of research Avni Patel avni.patel@whoswholegal.com Senior research analysts Suraj Modhvadiya Charlotte Riley Research analysts Conor Manders Ammara Saleem Alex Bottomley Tabia Lui Olivia Harrison Diana Diaz Valdes Teran Content production manager Robert Harris Senior production editors Katie Adams William Holt Harry Turner Production editors Ellen Desmond Isobel Stratford Head of business development Adam Landes

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Introduction

Professional Notice Lawyers

Legal Marketplace Analysis

Profiles

Directory Experts

Legal Marketplace Analysis

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INTRODUCTION Who’s Who Legal is delighted to publish WWL: Mining 2022. This report is the fruit of months of research. We have canvassed and analysed the opinions of law firm clients and mining experts from around the world. Our research has revealed more than 450 lawyersand experts from 59 jurisdictions who can truly be considered leaders in the field. The names and contact details of all experts whose nominations are accepted by the head of research are listed without charge. It is impossible to buy entry into WWL: Mining. Specialists accepted for listing are invited, but not required, to supply a professional biography and photograph, which are published upon payment of a fee. We hope that you find this report useful and informative. If you do, it is due to the hundreds of people who helped us in the research, and we would like to sign off by thanking them for their kindness, helpfulness and insight, which made it a pleasure to be part of this undertaking. Avni Patel Head of research avni.patel@whoswholegal.com

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Research

LEGAL MARKETPLACE ANALYSIS In the latest research report of WWL: Mining we recognise 428 of the leading mining lawyers in the world for their expertise in a variety of matters, including exploration, project financing, and environmental regulation issues.

METHODOLOGY The Global Elite Thought Leaders are those individuals who received the highest number of nominations from peers, corporate counsel and other market sources this year. Our research has identified them as being truly outstanding practitioners and the very best in their field. WWL does not list firms, only individual lawyers. The leading firms are those in each region whose listed practitioners received the most total nominations in our research. We highlight individuals at other firms who also scored very highly in our research.

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NORTH AMERICA Global Elite Thought Leaders Khaled Abdel-Barr

Joel Benson

Lawson Lundell LLP Vancouver

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP Denver

Erik Goldsilver

Jay C Kellerman

Jennifer Traub

John S M Turner

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Toronto Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP Toronto

Stikeman Elliott LLP Toronto Fasken Toronto

Michael J Bourassa Fasken Toronto

Darrell W Podowski

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP Vancouver

Cynthia Urda Kassis

Shearman & Sterling LLP New York

Bob Wooder

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Vancouver

LEADING FIRMS Fasken Michael Bourassa sits among the leading mining practitioners in North America, with sources endorsing him as “one of the top mining lawyers in the world and a great guy”. John Turner is a favourite among peers and clients when it comes to mining expertise and is praised as an “outstanding practitioner”. Johanna Fipke is “extremely bright, thoughtful and always thinks ahead”. Sources recommend her as “an amazing lawyer who provides advice and considers potential pitfalls or possibilities, as well as alternate solutions”. Paul Fornazzari is praised by peers as “an excellent lawyer” whose expertise lies in transactional matters across the mining, petroleum and tech sectors. Nancy Eastman is “an excellent negotiator”, singled out among peers as “superb in securities and documentation work”.

Cassels Brock & Blackwell Darrell Podowski receives widespread endorsements for his first-rate mining practice and is well versed in mining, M&A and finance issues. Jennifer Traub is recognised as “the wise head of mining practice” who has “more technical experience than any other lawyer in the field”.

Paul Stein is identified as a standout name in the North American mining market by sources. He is sought after for his expertise in M&A, corporate finance and governance matters. Gordon Chambers is a highly respected name when it comes to mining issues involving securities, M&A and regulatory matters.

M&A group at the firm and is relied on by clients in Canada and the US for his mining sector expertise. Pierre Boivin gains recognition from peers as “a fine lawyer and an expert in Francophone Africa”. He brings impressive experience with M&A and private equity issues pertaining to the mining sector.

Bennett Jones

Blake, Cassels & Graydon

Sander Grieve is distinguished by sources as “an excellent lawyer” and M&A specialist who focuses on transactions across the mining sector. James Beeby gains emphatic recommendations for his work in the mining sector, with commentators saying he is “very thorough, intelligent and creative” in his approach. Graham Scott is identified as a keystone of the Canadian mining market who brings over 30 years of experience in corporate finance to his mining clients.

Bob Wooder is lauded as a lawyer who possesses “tremendous experience and is very pragmatic”. His practice focuses on corporate finance and M&A issues within the mining sector. John Wilkin regularly advises purchasers, vendors and underwriters on a variety of mining transactions. Charles Kazaz is described by respondents as “a top environment and mining lawyer in the market”. His practice encompasses transactional, mine closure and mineral rights issues. Peter O'Callaghan is a well-regarded M&A and corporate finance specialist, with considerable experience in the mining sector.

McCarthy Tétrault Roger Taplin comes highly recommended by peers as “a knowledgeable and organised practitioner”, well versed in the full range of mining transactions. Cameron Belsher is described by peers as “a technical expert in the field”. He leads the

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OTHER LEADING INDIVIDUALS Canada Erik Goldsilver at Borden Ladner Gervais is praised by sources in the region as “a top mining lawyer who is very well respected in the market”. Fred Pletcher is known as “a very thorough practitioner” who focuses on M&A, corporate finance and governance issues in the mining sector. Jay Kellerman of Stikeman Elliott heads the mining group at the firm and receives extensive endorsements for his 30 years of work on transactions in the sector. Ivan Grbesic is a highly accomplished mining lawyer, recommended by sources for his impressive work on corporate finance transactions, reorganisations and M&A deals. Khaled Abdel-Barr with Lawson Lundell is a go-to for mineral exploration, mine development an M&A matters.

Pilot Law’s Charles Higgins is sought after by international mining companies thanks to his experience with acquisitions, debt transactions and joint ventures. Michael Amm at Torys is a highly accomplished practitioner, with over 20 years of experience advising international mining companies on M&A, joint ventures and securities offerings. Brett Kagetsu of Gowling WLG enjoys a sterling reputation when it comes to mining work. He brings over 20 years of experience with financing and merger matters to his briefs. David Allman with Edwards Kenny & Bray is praised by market commentators as “an experienced and business-oriented” mining practitioner.

USA Joel Benson at Davis Graham & Stubbs is a leading mining lawyer in the US with significant

experience with domestic and international financing and acquisitions across the sector. Shearman & Sterling’s Cynthia Urda Kassis is a highly distinguished practitioner in the mining market with tremendous expertise in project finance, restructuring and joint venture issues. Thomas Erwin of Erwin Thompson Faillers is identified by peers as a renowned natural resources specialist in the US, with over 40 years of experience in the mining industry. William Prince with Dorsey & Whitney ranks highly among peers and earns significant recognition from sources as “a very knowledgeable mining lawyer”. Wells Parker co-chairs the energy and natural resources group at the firm and comes with extensive recommendations for his expert handling of transactional financing and royalty issues.

LATIN AMERICA Global Elite Thought Leaders Oscar Benavides

Xennia Forno Castro Pozo

Pedro A Garcia

Florencia Heredia

Rodrigo Elías & Medrano Abogados Lima

Veirano Advogados Rio de Janeiro

Pablo Mir

Bofill Mir & Alvarez Jana Abogados Santiago

Rafael Vergara Carey Santiago

Rubio Leguía Normand Lima

Roberto A Fortunati Beccar Varela Buenos Aires

Luis E Lucero

Allende & Brea Buenos Aires

Marval O’Farrell Mairal Buenos Aires

Carlos Pérez-Cotapos

Leonardo G Rodriguez

Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos Santiago

Marval O’Farrell Mairal Buenos Aires

Carlos Vilhena

Pinheiro Neto Advogados Brasilia

LEADING FIRMS Carey Rafael Vergara sits among Latin America’s finest mining specialists, whom peers report has “lots of experience in large transactions” in the sector. Francisco Corona is a key name in the Chilean mining market, highly sought after for his experience advising international mining companies on transactions, restructuring and joint venture projects. Juan Francisco Mackenna has built a stellar practice that focuses on regulatory and contractual issues across the mining and energy sectors.

Bufete Aguirre Quintanilla Soria & Nishizawa Fernando Aguirre B is a leading mining practitioner in Latin America, with commentators saying: “Fernando is the ‘don’ of all mining lawyers.” Ignacio Aguirre U enjoys the high acclaim of market commentators who single him out as “a very strong lawyer” in the mining space. Eduardo Quintanilla receives impressive recommendations for his first-rate practice, which encompasses mining, financing and foreign investment law.

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Santiago Nishizawa Takann garners considerable praise and endorsements for his focus on mining-related M&A, contracts and contentious proceedings.

Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas Abogados Hernán Rodríguez is recognised by market commentators as a practitioner with “very practical insight” and “broad knowledge of the field”.

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Jorge Neher leads the firm’s the energy practice in Latin America and is a top name in the region for mining and natural resources briefs.

Bernardo Cárdenas Martínez is well respected among peers thanks to his profound expertise in mining, finance and M&A law.

OTHER LEADING INDIVIDUALS Argentina Peers say Luis Lucero at Marval O'Farrell Mairal is “a highly recommended practitioner” who is “very knowledgeable, responsive and professional”. Leonardo Rodriguez is a top-notch lawyer whose “response is always rapid, legally sound, flawlessly drafted and based on a deep knowledge of the mining industry”. Allende & Brea’s Florencia Heredia sits “at the top” of the Argentinian mining sector, thanks to her market-leading work on project development and transactions. Roberto Fortunati of Beccar Varela is among the best mining lawyers in Argentina, whose practice focuses on M&A and project finance across the sector.

Brazil Carlos Vilhena with Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a highly respected name in the Brazilian market, with peers reporting: “Carlos is one of the best lawyers in Brazil.”

Veirano Advogados’ Pedro Garcia is appreciated throughout Brazil by peers as “a highly capable, knowledgeable and competent mining lawyer”. At Mattos Filho Veiga Filho Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados, Adriano Drummond Trindade is a well-recognised name in the mining sector, who stands out among peers as “an excellent environmental and commercial lawyer”.

Chile Pablo Mir of Bofill Mir & Alvarez Jana Abogados is known as “an excellent mining practitioner who knows the industry actors and projects better than anyone”. Carlos Pérez-Cotapos with Cariola Díez PérezCotapos is “timely and responsive to business needs” and “offers very practical advice about conducting business in Chile”. At Núñez Muñoz & Cía Ltda Abogados, Patricia Núñez is recognised as “an excellent lawyer” who is “very careful and concerned about every detail”.

Colombia Ignacio Santamaría Escobar at Lloreda Camacho & Co is an in-demand mining lawyer for, as peers say, he “knows the business and has the right network in the market”. Margarita Ricaurte de Bejarano of Margarita Ricaurte de Bejarano Abogados is a go-to practitioner for Colombian mining law, with peers identifying her as a leading name in the sector.

Peru Xennia Forno Castro Pozo with Rubio Leguía Normand receives comprehensive recommendations for her practice, and is described as “a highly knowledgeable, responsive and professional lawyer”. Oscar Benavides at Rodrigo Elías & Medrano Abogados provides clients with “professionalism, deep knowledge of the field, strong principles, vast experience and integrated services”. Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado is an energy and natural resources specialist, commended for his adept handling of complex mining projects.

EMEA Global Elite Thought Leaders Stéphane Brabant

Trinity International LLP Paris

Casper Herler

Borenius Attorneys Ltd Helsinki

Ian Coles

Mayer Brown International LLP London

Peter Leon

Herbert Smith Freehills South Africa LLP Johannesburg

Michael Dale

Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc Johannesburg

Chris Stevens

Werksmans Attorneys Johannesburg

LEADING FIRMS Herbert Smith Freehills Peter Leon takes a place among the foremost mining lawyers in Europe and provides clients with both “legal and technical knowledge of mining matters”. David Walton has a stellar reputation in the European mining market, with peers endorsing his outstanding work on mining finance transactions.

With over 25 years of experience with natural resources in Francophone Africa, Bertrand Montembault brings comprehensive expertise with mining issues in the region to his clients’ cases. Rebecca Major is highly respected for her excellent work advising on cross-border acquisitions and projects in the mining sector. Nina Bowyer receives extensive recommendations from peers for her extensive experience

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with M&A, project development and financing matters in Africa.

Webber Wentzel Manus Booysen is a renowned natural resources specialist, commended for his expert handling of M&A transactions, supply agreements and regulatory issues. Market commentators praise Bruce Dickinson for his top-tier practice, which focuses

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Jonathan Veeran is a well-regarded practitioner who secures recommendations from respondents across Europe thanks to his skill with regulatory issues in the mining and oil and gas sectors.

on M&A transactions and operational issues in the mining industry. Rita Spalding has built an impressive practice that encompasses the full range of mining and mineral matters in Africa, including operations, infrastructure and compliance issues. Megan Jarvis “is fair and reasonable, but tough and straight forward” compliment sources who add that she is “hard working, always quick and prompt to respond”.

ENSafrica Wolf Wohlers draws high praise for his excellent work handling finance, M&A and corporate commercial issues across the mining and petroleum industries.

Lloyd Christie is singled out among peers as a go-to for mineral resources regulation and project finance issues. Patrick Cronin is a top name in the mining sector with over 40 years of experience with related M&A and contractual matters. Désiré Kamanzi is a highly respected and sought-after specialist in contractual, finance and infrastructure issues in the mining sector.

OTHER LEADING INDIVIDUALS England Ian Coles of Mayer Brown “has a wealth of experience and knowledge, as well as the ability to regularly find fixes and win-win solutions to complex issues”. Charles Bond at Gowling WLG is endorsed by peers as a leading lawyer in the mining space. He has over 25 years of experience with related capital markets and corporate finance matters. White & Case’s Rebecca Campbell is a leading light in the mining and metals industries, where she is well versed in handling complex M&A transactions and projects.

France Trinity International’s Stéphane Brabant is lauded by sources as “one of the best mining lawyers in the world” and is “vastly knowledgeable on mining disputes, particularly in Africa”. Christophe Asselineau at Norton Rose Fulbright is a top-notch lawyer in the mining sector with

over 25 years of experience with M&A and project-related transactions.

briefs involving M&A transactions and joint venture agreements.

Finland

South Africa

Casper Herler of Borenius Attorneys comes highly recommend by market commentators as “the go-to mining lawyer in Finland”.

Chris Stevens with Werksmans Attorneys is singled out by peers as a mining lawyer who is “top of the list” and “remains a key player in the market”.

Tarja Pirinen with HPP Attorneys is described by respondents in the market as “a well-known mining law practitioner”.

Namibia Axel Stritter at Engling Stritter and Partners possesses “very good understanding of the issues, both legally and commercially” and “through his experience with the government, is able to provide clear and reasonable pathways to the right solutions”.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo

Norton Rose Fulbright’s Michael Dale enjoys a reputation for excellence in the mining sector, with peers saying he is “the doyen of mining in South Africa”. Lili Nupen at Nupen Staude de Vries “has an incredibly positive, problem-solving and focused approach” compliment sources who say: “She listens carefully to a wide range of complex issues and is able to distil them down into a concise and clear proposed way forward dealing with significant complexity inherent in mining.”

Étude Kabinda/Avocats’ Alex Kabinda Ngoy specialises in mining and natural resources

ASIA-PACIFIC Global Elite Thought Leaders Michael Blakiston Gilbert + Tobin Perth

Jay Leary

Herbert Smith Freehills Brisbane

Geoff Simpson

Allen & Overy LLP Perth

LEADING FIRMS Allens Igor Bogdanich is lauded by sources as “an excellent lawyer” in the mining sector, sought after for his skill with transactional and project development matters. Mark McAleer is a widely respected name in the mining sector with considerable experience in joint venture, foreign investment regulation and project development matters.

Gerard Woods is applauded for his top-tier practice which focuses on commercial transactions in the mining sector. Richard Malcolmson regularly advises domestic and international companies on acquisitions, infrastructure issues and joint ventures in the mining sector.

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Clayton Utz Mark Geritz is a top-tier mining lawyer with an impressive track record when it comes to resources, project development and energy matters. Brett Cohen is revered for his work advising domestic and international clients on M&A, capital raisings and regulatory issues in the natural resources sector.

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Stuart MacGregor is celebrated by peers for his extensive experience with M&A, joint venture and regulatory matters in the energy and resources sectors.

Brad Wylynko is a well-regarded lawyer in the international mining market, with over 25 years of experience with land developments, infrastructure and environmental issues in Canada and Australia.

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PROFILES Editorial policy and selection criteria Nominees have been selected based on comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide. Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.

Profiles

Canada • British Columbia

Khaled Abdel-Barr

Chris G Baldwin

Lawson Lundell LLP

Khaled practises mining law, providing legal support for mineral exploration activities, and mine development and operations. He advises on acquisitions and dispositions of mines and mining projects, both domestically and around the world, on mine financing, and on a broad range of mining-related matters, including the negotiation of earn-in, joint venture, strategic alliance, royalty and streaming agreements, mineral title review and all aspects of the mining cycle. He has extensive experience in advising mining clients in Canada’s northern territories. Khaled also advises clients in the energy sector, having significant experience in dealing with contractual issues in connection with the purchase and sale of energy and other energy-related transactions. In addition, Khaled practises general corporate and commercial law, advising clients on a range of commercial transactions, both domestic and cross-border. Khaled is recognised by Who’s Who Legal: Mining; Acritas Stars; Chambers Global; Chambers Canada; Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory; Lexpert Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada; Lexpert: Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining; Legal 500 Canada and Best Lawyers in Canada for mining law. Khaled is a former director and at-large trustee of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation and a member of the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia and the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada.

Lawson Lundell LLP Khaled is called to the bars of British Columbia (1996), Nunavut (2012), Yukon (2016) and Northwest Territories (2016). He is a frequent writer and speaker on topics related to mining law. Lawson Lundell is distinguished as one of the few Canadian law firms with a full mining practice that offers the complete range of legal services to the industry. The firm is experienced in every kind of mining transaction and has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the mining industry.

Chris advises on acquisitions and dispositions of mines and mining companies, project development and mine operations throughout Canada and the world. He has assisted in the structuring and negotiation of hundreds of transactions, including farm-ins and joint ventures, corporate acquisitions and mergers, and royalty sales. He has extensive experience with all legal aspects of the development, construction and financing of mines (including diamonds, coal and uranium), royalties, marketing contracts, ore sales contracts, impact benefit agreements with Aboriginals and environmental and regulatory matters. Chris has experience with tendering for mineral concessions and negotiating mining contracts with sovereign governments. His practice also includes acting as an expert witness in mining-related litigation. Chris is recognised by Chambers Canada, Chambers Global, Best Lawyers in Canada, Best Lawyers (Mining Law Lawyer of the Year in Vancouver, 2013), Lexpert Guides, The Legal 500: Canada, WWL: Mining and Who’s Who Legal: Canada (mining chapter). Chris is a member of the Osgoode Hall Law School Professional Development Mining Law advisory board, and of the British Columbia and Yukon Chamber of Mines. Chris has been called to the bars of British Columbia (1977), Northwest Territories (1994) and Nunavut (1999). Chris has lectured and taught extensively about the law related to mining, independent power development and forestry and corporations law. Lawson Lundell is distinguished as one of the few Canadian law firms with a full mining practice that offers the complete range of legal services to the industry. The firm is experienced in every kind of mining transaction, and has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the mining industry.

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WWL says: Khaled Abdel-Barr is a leading light in the Canadian mining sector, distinguished for his adept handling of related transactions and project development.

WWL says: Chris Baldwin is a well-established mining specialist, highly sought after for his considerable experience handling sales and acquisitions across the sector.

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Profiles

Ecuador

Stuart Breen

Karen L MacMillan

César Zumárraga

Stuart is the head of the corporate finance and securities group at Lawson Lundell LLP. He has acted for Canadian and international clients in a wide variety of transactions, including financings, business combinations or takeovers, acquisitions and stock exchange listings. He also advises clients on corporate and securities regulatory compliance issues and corporate governance matters. Stuart has extensive experience in acting for clients involved in the mining industry, including advising on and completing commercial transactions such as joint ventures, option/earn-ins, royalties and metal streams, strategic investments and asset acquisitions. He regularly provides advice on the unique continuous disclosure requirements of companies in the mining industry. Stuart is recognised by WWL: Mining; Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada, as a lawyer to watch; and Best Lawyers in Canada, for mining and M&A law. In 2012, he was recognised as one of Canada’s leading lawyers under 40 with a Lexpert Rising Star Award and was included in Business in Vancouver’s list of 40 leading business professionals under 40. Stuart is a member of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia, and the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada. Stuart attended the University of British Columbia. He is called to the British Columbia Bar (2001). He frequently writes and presents on topics related to capital markets and mining law. Lawson Lundell is distinguished as one of the few Canadian law firms with a full mining practice that offers the complete range of legal services to the industry. The firm is experienced in every kind of mining transaction, and has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the mining industry.

Karen practices corporate/commercial, mining and energy law with an emphasis on commercial arrangements in the mining sector, including asset level acquisitions and dispositions, negotiation of earn-in, option and joint venture agreements, royalty agreements, procurement, construction and engineering agreements, and other strategic ownership arrangements. She also regularly advises clients in the energy sector in connection with the ownership and development of major power generation projects, power purchase and sale agreements, green energy transactions and a variety of related commercial/contracting matters. In addition, Karen has represented domestic and foreign-based clients in various industries on general business law matters involving domestic and cross-border transactions. Karen’s experience includes advising on share and asset acquisitions and divestitures, licensing arrangements, corporate and contractual joint venture arrangements, and debt and equity financings. Her experience covers a range of sectors and industries including energy, mining, forestry, pulp and paper, financial services, consumer products manufacturing and distribution, recreation and resorts, transportation and education. Karen has also had the opportunity during the course of her career to work in-house with clients in the energy and forest-products sectors. Karen is recognised for her mining expertise by Best Lawyers, Chambers Canada, Chambers Global, and the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Lawson Lundell is distinguished as one of the few Canadian law firms with a full mining practice that offers the complete range of legal services to the industry. The firm is experienced in every kind of mining transaction, and has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the mining industry.

César Zumárraga is a partner at Tobar ZVS and head of the Natural Resources, Energy and Infrastructure Unit (REI). He has a wide range of experience in national and international transactions, principally focusing on the energy, natural resources and infrastructure industries. Mr. Zumárraga is member of the International Bar Association (IBA), Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation RMMLF and of the PDAC (Prospector and Developers Association of Canada). Due to his work, Mr. Zumárraga has been consistently ranked by publications such as The Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal Mining among others. Chambers Global and Chambers Latin America ranked César Zumárraga as tier one leading mining practitioner in Ecuador and emphasise: “Market observers praise César Zumárraga for his market-leading mining practice, with one enthusing: “He is able to handle the details of every transaction and exhibits a vast knowledge of the matters”. They also endorse him for “being very active and always taking on responsibility.” A different interviewee describes him as “a first-class lawyer who has a reputation that precedes him.” César Zumárraga continues to boast a stellar practice advising clients with farm-in and joint venture agreements”. Who’s Who Legal says: “César Zumárraga enjoys a stellar reputation in the international mining market thanks to his expert handling of complex cross-border mining transactions”. The Legal 500 states: “Cesar Zumarraga possesses ample experience in national and international transactions, mainly focused on the energy, natural resources and infrastructure industries. He has represented Canadian, North American and European companies in the development of investment projects, especially through state concessions in Ecuador.”

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WWL says: Stuart Breen is singled out by market commentators as a go-to name for high-value mining transactions.

WWL says: Karen MacMillan is held in high esteem by sources who say she is “a terrific advocate for her clients and a great source of knowledge on transactions”.

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Ecuador

Indonesia

Senegal

César Zumárraga (cont.)

Rahmat S S Soemadipradja

Khaled Abou El Houda

He is author of the Ecuadorian chapter for Mining of the Getting the Deal Through, which works with many of the best lawyers and law firms in the world to bring together a unique legal information resource, written by experts on each subject area, in every significant jurisdiction. Mr. Zumárraga is also an arbitrator of the Arbitration Centre of the Quito Chamber of Commerce. Practise areas: natural resources, energy and infrastructure.

Rahmat Soemadipradja has practised law for over 35 years and is a recognised leader in the Indonesian energy and natural resources sector, particularly in mining. In 1991, Rahmat, along with Hafzan Taher, established the law firm Soemadipradja & Taher. Rahmat’s main areas of practice cover energy and natural resources, environment, forestry, general corporate and foreign investment, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and project finance. In the mining sector, he advises international and Indonesian clients on various aspects of mining in Indonesia, such as licences and approvals, regulatory compliance, joint ventures, contracts, land acquisitions, forestry, environmental and social governance issues, local government, transportation, health, traditional community and cultural heritage, safety issues, project infrastructure, dispute resolution, and divestitures. Rahmat is licensed to practise law in Indonesia. He is a member of the Indonesian Advocates Association, the Indonesian Mining Association, the Capital Market Lawyers Association, the International Bar Association, and the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators. He is a certified legal translator (English and Indonesian). Rahmat is a graduate of the University of Indonesia’s Faculty of Law and holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the University of Virginia’s School of Law.

Khaled Abou El Houda is an attorney-at-law and managing partner of Houda Law Firm based in the Senegalese capital of Dakar with a second office recently opened in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. He is registered with the Bars Association of Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire and an honorary member of the Senegal Mining Chamber. He is also general secretary of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (ICM) Senegal and general secretary of the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in Senegal. Houda holds a master’s degree in business law from Aix-Marseille University (France) and a master’s degree in banking and finance business law from Cheikh Anta Diop University (Senegal). As a mediator and conciliator in OHADA (Organisation for the Harmonisation of Business Law in Africa) law, he is a chartered arbitrator at the OHADA Common Court of Justice and Arbitration (CCJA) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast and the Centre of Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation (CAMC) in Dakar, Senegal. He is a registered member of the Casablanca International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (CIMAC) and also a member of the African Business Law Firms Association. Houda is an outstanding practitioner in business law and has developed proven strengths and qualifications in banking, restructuration, major infrastructure financing and energy projects. He has been involved in the establishment of numerous mining, oil and gas projects in Senegal and internationally.

Av. 12 de Octubre y Lincoln Edificio Torre 1492 Piso 11, Of 1102 Quito Tel: +593 2 29 86 456 czumarraga@tzvs.ec www.tzvs.ec

WWL says: César Zumárraga impresses market commentators with his world-class natural resources practice and deep understanding of mining transactions.

Soemadipradja & Taher

Wisma GKBI, Level 9 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman No. 28 Jakarta, 10210 Tel: +62 21 50 999 879 rahmat_s@soemath.com www.soemath.com

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Abby Cohen Smutny White & Case LLP Due to his linguistic (fluent in French, English, Arabic and Wolof) and multicultural aptitudes, Houda has worked with clients from Africa, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Alternative address: Côte d’Ivoire: Rue du Commerce Nabil Residence, Plateau 1st Floor, Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire BP : 2778 Tel : +225 20 24 83 87 Fax : +225 20 24 43 86 Email: houda.ci@avocatshouda.com

Abby Cohen Smutny is global head of White & Case’s world-leading international arbitration practice. She is widely recognised as one of the top international arbitration practitioners globally. She handles matters in a wide range of industries including banking & ﬁnancial services, oil & gas, mining & metals, power, real estate development, water supply, pharmaceuticals, construction, railroads, telecommunications and manufacturing. Abby handles both commercial and in investment treaty cases and serves as counsel in arbitrations before all major arbitral fora including ICSID, ICC, HKIAC, VIAC, LCIA, ICDR, SIAC, PCA, and SCC, as well as in UNCITRAL ad hoc arbitrations. Abby’s leadership positions have included: Chair of the Institute of Transnational Arbitration (ITA); Vice President of the American Society of International Law; President of LCIA North American Users Council; AAA Advisory board member; IBA Arbitration Committee vice chair and chair of IBA Investment Treaty Sub Committee; ALI Adviser on US Restatement on International Arbitration; co-Chair of the ICCA Task Force on Standards of Practice in International Arbitration; Chair International Law Section of Washington DC Bar. Abby is a member of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre Court. Significant representations include Gold Reserve Inc. in an ICSID arbitration relating to one of the largest undeveloped gold/copper deposits in the world, in which Gold Reserve was awarded US$740 million, Leading Czech bank Ceskoslovenská obchodní banka, a. s. in an ICSID arbitration with the Slovak Republic, in which the bank was awarded US$877 million, and Gabriel Resources Ltd. in an ICSID arbitration of investment treaty claims against Romania relating to one of the largest undeveloped gold mine projects in the world.

66 Boulevard de la Republique Seydou Nourou Tall building 1st Floor Dakar, BP 11 417 Tel: +221 33 821 47 22/35 k.houda@avocatshouda.com www.avocatshouda.com

701 Thirteenth Street, NW Washington, 20005 Tel: +1 202 626 3600 asmutny@whitecase.com www.whitecase.com

WWL says: Khaled Abou El Houda receives high praise for his first-class mining practice, where he specialises in infrastructure financing and restructuring issues.

WWL says: Abby Cohen Smutny is a leading name in the global arbitration market, with peers highlighting her deep expertise in mining disputes.

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Argentina

Sergio D Arbeleche Bruchou Fernandez Madero & Lombardi sergio.arbeleche@bfmyl.com Ricardo E Barreiro Deymonnaz Barreiro Oliva De Luca Jaca & Nicastro rbarreiro@bodlegal.com Hernán Celorrio Quevedo Abogados hcelorrio@qvda.com.ar Ignacio Hernán Celorrio Alfaro-Abogados icelorrio@alfarolaw.com Adolfo Durañona Baker McKenzie Sociedad Civil adolfo.duranona@bakermckenzie.com Roberto A Fortunati Beccar Varela rfortunati@beccarvarela.com Federico Godoy Beretta Godoy godoy@berettagodoy.com Florencia Heredia Allende & Brea fheredia@allende.com Luis E Lucero Marval O’Farrell Mairal lel@marval.com Alejandro Massot Estudio Randle amassot@randlelegal.com Marcos Moreno Hueyo Beccar Varela mhueyo@ebv.com.ar Ignacio J Randle Estudio Randle irandle@randlelegal.com Leonardo G Rodriguez Marval O’Farrell Mairal lgr@marval.com Carlos Saravia Frias Saravia Frias Mazzinghi Abogados csf@saraviafrias.com Juan Sonoda Beretta Godoy sonoda@berettagodoy.com Jorge Vargas Gei Estudio Vargas Galindez jorge.vargasgei@domain.ext Sebastian Pedro Vedoya Bruchou Fernandez Madero & Lombardi sebastian.vedoya@bruchou.com Andres Villarreal Marval O’Farrell Mairal avi@marval.com Hernan Miguel Zaballa Zaballa • Carchio Abogados zclegal@zclegal.com.ar

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Javier Zapiola Hope Duggan & Silva javier.zapiola@hds.com.ar

Armenia

Karen Babalyan Ameria Legal and Tax Advisors karenb@ameria.am David Sargsyan Ameria Legal and Tax Advisors dav.sargsyan@ameria.am

Australia

Michael Blakiston Gilbert + Tobin mblakiston@gtlaw.com.au Igor Bogdanich Allens igor.bogdanich@allens.com.au Keira Brennan Norton Rose Fulbright Australia keira.brennan@nortonrosefulbright.com Brett Cohen Clayton Utz bcohen@claytonutz.com Roger Davies Ashurst roger.davies@ashurst.com Luke Devine Devine Infra Advisors Pty Ltd luke.devine@bakermckenzie.com Robert Franklyn Corrs Chambers Westgarth robert.franklyn@corrs.com.au Mark Geritz Clayton Utz mgeritz@claytonutz.com Michael Hunt HopgoodGanim Lawyers m.hunt@hopgoodganim.com.au Jay Leary Herbert Smith Freehills jay.leary@hsf.com Heath Lewis King & Wood Mallesons heath.lewis@au.kwm.com Michael MacGinley Corrs Chambers Westgarth michael.macginley@corrs.com.au Stuart MacGregor Clayton Utz smacgregor@claytonutz.com Richard Malcolmson Allens richard.malcolmson@allens.com.au Mark McAleer Allens mark.mcaleer@allens.com.au Robert Merrick Herbert Smith Freehills robert.merrick@hsf.com Will Moncrieff Jackson McDonald wmoncrieff@jacmac.com.au Alan Murray King & Wood Mallesons alan.murray@au.kwm.com Peter Rose Johnson Winter & Slattery peter.rose@jws.com.au Paul Schroder King & Wood Mallesons paul.schroder@au.kwm.com

Geoff Simpson Allen & Overy LLP geoff.simpson@allenovery.com John Tivey White & Case jtivey@whitecase.com Leigh Warnick Francis Burt Chambers lwarnick@francisburt.com.au Tony J Wassaf Jones Day twassaf@jonesday.com Colin Wise Colin Wise Consulting Pty Ltd cwise@colinwise.com.au Gerard Woods Allens gerard.woods@allens.com.au Brad Wylynko Clayton Utz bwylynko@claytonutz.com Adel van der Walt Jackson McDonald avanderwalt@jacmac.com.au

Belgium

Thibaut Hollanders Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick t.hollanders@liedekerke.com

Bolivia

Fernando Aguirre B Bufete Aguirre, Quintanilla, Soria & Nishizawa Sociedad Civil faguirre@baqsn.bo Ignacio M Aguirre U Bufete Aguirre, Quintanilla, Soria & Nishizawa Sociedad Civil iaguirre@baqsn.bo Ramiro Guevara Guevara & Gutierrez SC rguevara@gg-lex.com Andrés Moreno Gutierrez Moreno Baldivieso Estudio de Abogados amorenog@emba.com.bo Santiago A Nishizawa Takano Bufete Aguirre Quintanilla Soria & Nishizawa Sociedad Civil snishizawa@baqsn.bo Eduardo Quintanilla Bufete Aguirre Quintanilla Soria & Nishizawa Sociedad Civil equintanilla@baqsn.bo Fernando Rojas C R & F Rojas – Abogados fernando@rojas-lawfirm.com Diego Rojas M C R & F Rojas – Abogados diego@rojas-lawfirm.com Luis Fernando Valle Q Valle & Asociados S C luisfvalle@valleyasociados.com

Botswana

Andre Bell Bookbinder Business Law andre@bookbinderlaw.co.bw

Brazil

Pedro Aguiar de Freitas Veirano Advogados pedro.freitas@veirano.com.br

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Alexandre Bittencourt Calmon Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown acalmon@mayerbrown.com Virgilio Borba Borba, Simões Barbosa, Bessone, Cristofaro BSBC Advogados virgilio.borba@bsbcadvogados.com.br Carlos Americo Ferraz e Castro Veirano Advogados carlos.castro@veirano.com.br William Freire William Freire Advogados Associados williamfreire@wfaa.com.br Pedro A Garcia Veirano Advogados pedro.garcia@veirano.com.br Sergio Jacques de Moraes Sole Practitioner sergiojacques@globo.com Marcelo Mendo Gomes de Souza Cescon Barrieu Flesch & Barreto Advogados Marcelo.mendo@cesconbarrieu.com.br Maurício Pellegrino de Souza Cescon Barrieu Flesch & Barreto Advogados mauricio.pellegrino@cesconbarrieu.com.br Adriano Drummond C Trindade Mattos Filho Veiga Filho Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados adriano.trindade@mattosfilho.com.br Carlos Vilhena Pinheiro Neto Advogados cvilhena@pn.com.br Luiz Fernando Visconti SiqueiraCastro Advogados visconti@siqueiracastro.com.br Tiago de Mattos Silva William Freire Advogados Associados bsb@williamfreire.com.br

Burkina Faso

Yoni Amado SCPA Legalis contact@scpa-legalis.com Bobson Coulibaly SCP Yanogo Bobson bobson.coulibaly@yb-lawyers.com Barthélémy Kéré Kéré Avocats barthelemy.kere@kere-avocats.bf

Cameroon

Paul Jing Jing & Partners pjing@jingpartners.com

Canada

British Columbia

Khaled Abdel-Barr* Lawson Lundell LLP kabdelbarr@lawsonlundell.com Brian Abraham QC Dentons Canada LLP brian.abraham@dentons.com David S Allman Edwards Kenny & Bray LLP dallman@ekb.com Chris G Baldwin* Lawson Lundell LLP cbaldwin@lawsonlundell.com James D Beeby Bennett Jones LLP beebyj@bennettjones.com

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Cameron Belsher McCarthy Tétrault LLP cbelsher@mccarthy.ca Stuart Breen* Lawson Lundell LLP sbreen@lawsonlundell.com Gordon R Chambers Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP gchambers@casselsbrock.com Johanna Fipke Fasken jfipke@fasken.com Andrew J Gabrielson Fasken agabrielson@fasken.com Christian Gauthier Bennett Jones LLP gauthierc@bennettjones.com David Gunasekera DuMoulin Black LLP dgunasekera@dumoulinblack.com Alan J Hutchison Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP ahutchison@osler.com Brett A Kagetsu Gowling WLG brett.kagetsu@gowlingwlg.com Cyndi D Laval Gowling WLG cyndi.laval@gowlingwlg.com Karen L MacMillan* Lawson Lundell LLP kmacmillan@lawsonlundell.com Kevin O’Callaghan Fasken kocallaghan@fasken.com Peter J O’Callaghan Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP peter.ocallaghan@blakes.com Fred R Pletcher Borden Ladner Gervais LLP fpletcher@blg.com Darrell W Podowski Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP dpodowski@casselsbrock.com Leo Raffin McMillan LLP leo.raffin@mcmillan.ca Graham H Scott Bennett Jones LLP scottg@bennettjones.com Roger Taplin McCarthy Tétrault LLP rtaplin@mccarthy.ca Jennifer Traub Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP jtraub@cassels.com Paul Visosky DuMoulin Black LLP pvisosky@dumoulinblack.com Bob Wooder Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP bob.wooder@blakes.com Stephen D Wortley McMillan LLP stephen.wortley@mcmillan.ca

Ontario

Michael D Amm Torys LLP mamm@torys.com Mark T Bennett Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP mbennett@casselsbrock.com

Michael J Bourassa Fasken mbourassa@fasken.com James Clare Bennett Jones LLP clarej@bennettjones.com John H Craig Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP jcraig@casselsbrock.com Carmen Diges REVlaw cdiges@revlawfirm.com Brian P Dominique Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP bdominique@casselsbrock.com Nancy Eastman Fasken neastman@fasken.com Paul Fornazzari Fasken pfornazzari@fasken.com Jay Goldman Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP jgoldman@cassels.com Erik Goldsilver Borden Ladner Gervais LLP egoldsilver@blg.com Brian Graves Fasken bgraves@fasken.com Ivan T Grbesic Stikeman Elliott LLP igrbesic@stikeman.com Sander Grieve Bennett Jones LLP grieves@bennettjones.com Tanneke Heersche Fasken theersche@fasken.com Charles LK Higgins Pilot Law chiggins@pilotlaw.ca Daye Kaba McCarthy Tétrault LLP dkaba@mccarthy.ca Jay C Kellerman Stikeman Elliott LLP jkellerman@stikeman.com Alison Lacy Fasken alacy@fasken.com Darryl Levitt Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP darryl.levitt@nortonrosefulbright.com Gary M Litwack McCarthy Tétrault LLP glitwack@mccarthy.ca Michael N Melanson Bennett Jones LLP melansonm@bennettjones.com Cathy L. Mercer Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP cmercer@casselsbrock.com Kevin M Morris Torys LLP kmorris@torys.com D’Arcy Nordick Stikeman Elliott LLP dnordick@stikeman.com Patricia L Olasker Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP polasker@dwpv.com Eden M Oliver Eden M Oliver PC e@edenoliver.ca

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Michael Pickersgill Torys LLP mpickersgill@torys.com John Sabine Bennett Jones LLP sabinej@bennettjones.com Melanie A. Shishler Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP mshishler@dwpv.com Cathy Singer Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP csinger@nortonrosefulbright.com Shea T Small McCarthy Tétrault LLP ssmall@mccarthy.ca Paul Stein Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP pstein@casselsbrock.com France M Tenaille Gowling WLG france.tenaille@gowlingwlg.com John W Torrey Fasken jtorrey@fasken.com John S M Turner Fasken jturner@fasken.com Steve Vaughan Independent ws.vaughan3@gmail.com John Wilkin Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP john.wilkin@blakes.com

Quebec

Pierre Boivin McCarthy Tétrault LLP piboivin@mccarthy.ca Jean M Gagné Fasken jgagne@qc.fasken.com Charles Kazaz Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP charles.kazaz@blakes.com Frank Mariage Fasken fmariage@fasken.com

Chile

Winston Alburquenque Troncoso Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados walburquenque@vgcabogados.cl Jorge Allende Z CMS Carey & Allende jorge.allende@cms-ca.com Juan Paulo Bambach Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría juan.bambach@ppulegal.com Jerónimo Carcelén Pacheco Carcelén, Desmadryl, Guzmán & Tapia jcarcelen@carcelen.cl Alberto Cardemil Carey acardemil@carey.cl Francisco Corona Carey fcorona@carey.cl Sebastian Donoso R Barros & Errázuriz Abogados sdonoso@bye.cl Jorge Granic Larraín y Asociados Abogados jgranic@larrain.cl

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Gonzalo Grez Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos ggrez@cariola.cl Patricio Leyton FerradaNehme pleyton@fn.cl Pedro Lyon B. Guerrero Olivos plyon@guerrero.cl Juan Francisco Mackenna Carey jfmackenna@carey.cl Pablo Mir Bofill Mir & Alvarez Jana Abogados pmir@bmaj.cl Gonzalo Nieto V Nieto Morán & Cía gnieto@nietomoran.cl Patricia Núñez Núñez Muñoz & Cía Ltda Abogados pnunez@nam.cl Marcelo Olivares C Quinzio & Anríquez Novoa Abogados molivares@quinzio.cl Sergio Orrego F Urenda Rencoret Orrego y Dörr sorrego@urod.cl Antonio Ortúzar Jr Baker McKenzie Chile antonio.ortuzar.jr@bakermckenzie.com Juan Luis Ossa Ossa, Bulnes & Asociados, Abogados jlossa@ossabulnes.cl María Paz Pulgar Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría mariapaz.pulgar@ppulegal.com Carlos Pérez-Cotapos Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos cperez-cotapos@cariola.cl Cristian Quinzio S Quinzio & Anríquez Novoa Abogados cquinzio@quinzio.cl Sergio Romero Dalgalarrando y Cía Abogados Ltda sromero@dryc.cl Francisco Sánchez Drouilly FS Abogados Ltda fsanchez@fsabogados.cl Francisco Ugarte Carey fugarte@carey.cl Jose Antonio Urrutia Riesco Urrutia & Cía Abogados jaurrutia@urrutia.cl Andrés Verdugo Lawgic Abogados averdugo@lawgic.cl Rafael Vergara Carey rvergara@carey.cl Hipólito Zañartu Rosselot Jara Del Favero Abogados hzanartu@jdf.cl Jaime de Orbegoso HB Global Advisors Corporation jdeorbegoso@orbegoso.com

China

Audrey Chen JunHe LLP chenzr@junhe.com

Colombia

Patricia Arrázola-Bustillo Gómez-Pinzón Abogados parrazola@gpzlegal.com Marianna Boza Morán Brigard & Urrutia Abogados mboza@bu.com.co Bernardo P Cárdenas Martínez Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas Abogados bernardo.cardenas@dentons.com Carlos Gustavo Arrieta Arrieta, Mantilla y Associados cgarrieta@amya.com.co Adriana Martinez Villegas Martinez Cordoba & Abogados Asociados adrianamartinez@martinezcordoba.com Jorge A Neher Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas Abogados jorge.neher@dentons.com Margarita Ricaurte de Bejarano Margarita Ricaurte de Bejarano margarita_ricaurte@hotmail.com Hernán Rodríguez Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas Abogados hernan.rodriguez@dentons.com Álvaro José Rodríguez Posse Herrera Ruiz alvaro.rodriguez@phrlegal.com Diana Salazar Posse Herrera Ruiz diana.salazar@phrlegal.com Ignacio Santamaría Escobar Lloreda Camacho & Co isantamaria@lloredacamacho.com José Vicente Zapata Lugo Holland & Knight LLP jose.zapata@hklaw.com

Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Alex Kabinda Ngoy Étude Kabinda/Avocats DRC S.C.A.R.L alex.kabinda@etudekabinda.com Yves Madre Deloitte LLP ymadre@deloitte.fr Pierre Risasi Risasi & Associés pierre.risasi@ralexcd.com

Dominican Republic

Luis R Pellerano Pellerano Nadal Law & Consulting lpellerano@pellerano.com

Ecuador

Xavier Andrade Cadena AVL xandrade@avl.com.ec Roque Bernardo Bustamante Flor, Bustamante, Pizarro & Hurtado roque.bustamante@fbphlaw.com Sebastián Pérez-Arteta Pérez Bustamante & Ponce - PBP sperez@pbplaw.com Jaime P Zaldumbide Pérez Bustamante & Ponce - PBP jzaldumbide@pbplaw.com César Zumárraga* Tobar ZVS czumarraga@tzvs.ec

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England

David Avery-Gee Weil Gotshal & Manges david.avery-gee@weil.com Mark Bankes Norton Rose Fulbright LLP mark.bankes@nortonrosefulbright.com Charles Bond Gowling WLG charles.bond@gowlingwlg.com Rebecca Campbell White & Case LLP rebecca.campbell@whitecase.com Craig Cleaver Slaughter and May craig.cleaver@slaughterandmay.com Ian Coles Mayer Brown International LLP icoles@mayerbrown.com Nick Davis Memery Crystal ndavis@memerycrystal.com Iain Duncan Simmons & Simmons LLP iain.duncan@simmons-simmons.com Tom Eldridge Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP tom.eldridge@bclplaw.com Al Gourley Fasken agourley@fasken.co.uk Robert Hamill Mayer Brown International LLP rhamill@mayerbrown.com Jonathan Hosie Mayer Brown International LLP jhosie@mayerbrown.com Raj Karia Norton Rose Fulbright LLP raj.karia@nortonrosefulbright.com Alexander Keepin Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP alexander.keepin@bclplaw.com Jennifer Maxwell Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP jennifer.maxwell@blakes.com Martin McCann Norton Rose Fulbright LLP martin.mccann@nortonrosefulbright.com Greg Mulley Herbert Smith Freehills LLP greg.mulley@hsf.com Sylvia Noury Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP sylvia.noury@freshfields.com Michael Pabst Jones Day mpabst@jonesday.com Dominic Prentis Goodman Derrick LLP dprentis@gdlaw.co.uk Rachel Speight Mayer Brown International LLP rspeight@mayerbrown.com Sylvia Tonova Jones Day stonova@jonesday.com David Walton Herbert Smith Freehills LLP david.walton@hsf.com Thomas C Wexler Fasken twexler@fasken.com

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Nick Williamson Ashurst LLP nick.williamson@ashurst.com Andrew Wright Gowling WLG andrew.wright@gowlingwlg.com

Eritrea

Berhane Gila Michael Berhane Gila Michael & Associates berhaneconsult@gmail.com Kebreab Habte Michael Kebreab Habte Michael kebreab@castellucciemancuso.com

Ethiopia

Wondemagegnehu Gebre-Selassie Wonde and Associates Lawyers wgselassie@gmail.com Mesfin Tafesse Mesfin Tafesse & Associates mtafesse@mtalawoffice.com

Finland

Casper Herler Borenius Attorneys Ltd casper.herler@borenius.com Tarja Pirinen HPP Attorneys Ltd tarja.pirinen@hpp.fi

France

Pascal Agboyibor Asafo & Co pagboyibor@asafoandco.com Bertrand L Andriani Linklaters LLP bertrand.andriani@linklaters.com Christophe Asselineau Norton Rose Fulbright LLP christophe.asselineau@nortonrosefulbright.com Yves Baratte Simmons & Simmons yves.baratte@simmons-simmons.com Nina Bowyer Herbert Smith Freehills LLP nina.bowyer@hsf.com Stéphane Brabant Trinity International LLP stephane.brabant@trinityllp.com Anthony Giustini Clifford Chance Europe LLP anthony.giustini@cliffordchance.com Thierry Lauriol Jeantet AARPI tlauriol@jeantet.fr Rebecca Major Herbert Smith Freehills LLP rebecca.major@hsf.com Bertrand Montembault Herbert Smith Freehills LLP bertrand.montembault@hsf.com

Gabon

Jean-Pierre Bozec Project Lawyers jpbozec@project-lawyers.com

Ghana

Merene Botsio Benyah JLD & MB Legal Consultancy merene@jldmblaw.net

Hong Kong

Christopher Kelly White & Case LLP christopher.kelly@whitecase.com

Indonesia

Daniel Ginting Ginting & Reksodiputro in association with Allen & Overy LLP daniel.ginting@allenovery.com Rahmat S S Soemadipradja* Soemadipradja & Taher rahmat_s@soemath.com

Ivory Coast

Michel Brizoua-Bi Bilé-Aka Brizoua-Bi & Associés michel.brizoua@bilebrizoua.ci

Kazakhstan

Joel Benjamin Kinstellar LLP joel.benjamin@kinstellar.com Almat Daumov GRATA International adaumov@gratanet.com Marat Ibragimov White & Case Kazakhstan LLP mibragimov@whitecase.com Aigoul Kenjebayeva Dentons aigoul.kenjebayeva@dentons.com Yerzhan Kumarov KM & Partners yerzhan.kumarov@kmpartners.kz Maxim Telemtayev White & Case Kazakhstan LLP mtelemtayev@whitecase.com Almas Zhaiylgan Kinstellar LLP almas.zhaiylgan@kinstellar.com

Kenya

Rainbow Field Bowmans Coulson Harney rainbow.field@bowmanslaw.com Oliver Fowler Kaplan & Stratton Advocates ofowler@kapstrat.com Richard Harney Bowmans (Coulson Harney LLP) r.harney@coulsonharney.com Kenneth Kamaitha Kaplan & Stratton Advocates kkamaitha@kapstrat.com

Korea

Jin-Young Jung Lee & Ko jinyoung.jung@leeko.com

Liberia

Charles Walker Brumskine Brumskine & Associates inquiries@brumskineassociates.com H Varney G Sherman Sherman & Sherman shermanlaw@shermanlawliberia.com

Madagascar

John Ffooks John W Ffooks & Co john@jwflegal.com

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Sahondra Rabenarivo Madagascar Law Offices, a member of ALN sahondra@aln-madagascar.com

Mali

Mamadou Konate Avocat Associé mko@jurifis.com Fatoumata Sidibe Diarra FSD Conseils maitre@fsdconseils.com

Mexico

Laura Díaz Nieves DBR-Diaz, Bouchot y Raya Abogados lauradiaz@dbr-law.com.mx Alfonso García-Mingo García Mingo & Tejedo Abogados a.garciamingo@gmt.mx Federico Kunz Kunz Abogados fk@kunzabogados.com Juan E Pizarro-Suárez V L Pizarro-Suárez & Rodríguez Matus jpizarro@psrm.mx Ricardo Pons Mestre Hogan Lovells ricardo.pons@hoganlovells.com Karina Rodríguez Matus Pizarro-Suárez & Rodríguez Matus krodriguez@psrm.mx José Ruiz López Ruiz Ahumada Palazuelos jose.ruiz@rapa.mx Juan Carlos Serra Campillo Basham Ringe y Correa SC serra@basham.com.mx Jorge A Sánchez-Dávila Haynes and Boone SC jorge.sanchez@haynesboone.com Rodrigo Sánchez-Mejorada Sánchez-Mejorada Velasco y Ribé SC rsanchezmejorada@smvr.com.mx Fernando Todd Dip Todd. ftodd@todd.com.mx Enrique Rodriguez del Bosque RB Abogados erdelbosque@rbmexicolaw.com

Mongolia

Elisabeth Ellis MinterEllison elisabeth.ellis@minterellison.com James Liotta MahoneyLiotta LLP jay.liotta@mlmongolia.com

Mozambique

Jorge Graça CGA – Couto Graça e Associados jgraca@cga.co.mz Samuel Levy SAL & Caldeira Advogados Lda slevy@salcaldeira.com

Namibia

Hugo Meyer van den Berg Koep & Partners meyer@koep.com.na Axel Stritter Engling Stritter and Partners axel.stritter@englinglaw.com.na

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Wolf Wohlers ENSafrica wwohlers@ensafrica.com

Gbenga Oyebode Aluko & Oyebode gbenga.oyebode@aluko-oyebode.com

Nuno Antunes Miranda & Associados nuno.antunes@mirandalawfirm.com Manuel Protásio VdA mp@vda.pt Rui Botica Santos Coelho Ribeiro e Associados rui.santos@cralaw.com Diogo Xavier da Cunha Miranda & Associados diogo.cunha@mirandalawfirm.com

Oman

Russia

New Zealand

Robert McLean Simpson Grierson robert.mclean@simpsongrierson.com

Nigeria

Said Al Shahry Said Al Shahry & Partners sbs@saslo.com

Panama

Roy C Durling Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega rcdurling@arifa.com Juan F Pardini Pardini & Asociados pardini@padela.com

Peru

Oscar Benavides Rodrigo Elías & Medrano Abogados obenavides@estudiorodrigo.com Alberto Delgado Venegas Miranda & Amado Abogados adelgado@mafirma.com.pe Xennia Forno Castro Pozo Rubio Leguía Normand xforno@erubio.com.pe Cecilia Gonzáles CMS Grau cecilia.gonzales@cms-grau.com Miguel Grau M CMS Grau miguel.grau@cms-grau.com Diego Grisolle Fasanando Rubio Leguía Normand dfasanando@gsalegal.pe Sandra Orihuela Orihuela Abogados sog@orihuelalegal.com Valentín Paniagua Jara Baker McKenzie - Peru valentin.paniagua@bakermckenzie.com Fernando Pickmann Dentons Gallo Barrios Pickmann Abogados fernando.pickmann@dentons.com Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado Rodrigo Elías & Medrano Abogados lcrodrigop@estudiorodrigo.com Luis Rodríguez-Mariategui Canny Hernández & Cía Abogados lrodriguezmariategui@ehernandez.com.pe Francisco Tong Rodrigo Elías & Medrano Abogados ftong@estudiorodrigo.com

Philippines

Roderick RC Salazar III Fortun Narvasa & Salazar rrcsalazar@fnslaw.com.ph

Poland

Dariusz Tokarczuk Gide Loyrette Nouel dariusz.tokarczuk@gide.com

Portugal

Anatoly E Andriash Norton Rose Fulbright (Central Europe) LLP anatoly.andriash@nortonrosefulbright.com Laura Brank Dechert Russia LLC laura.brank@dechert.com Alexey Frolov Baker McKenzie – CIS Limited alexey.frolov@bakermckenzie.com Andrei Gusev Borenius Attorneys Russia Ltd andrei.gusev@borenius.com Max Gutbrod Baker McKenzie – CIS Limited max.gutbrod@bakermckenzie.com Aydin S Jebrailov Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP aydin.jebrailov@bclplaw.com Alan V Kartashkin Debevoise & Plimpton LLP avkartashkin@debevoise.com Andrey Zharksiy ALRUD Law Firm andrey.zharskiy@alrud.com

Rwanda

Désiré Kamanzi ENSafrica Rwanda dkamanzi@ensafrica.com

Scotland

Ana Elizabeth Bastida Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy, University of Dundee e.a.bastida@dundee.ac.uk

Senegal

Khaled Abou El Houda* Houda Law Firm k.houda@avocatshouda.com Mouhamed Kebe Geni & Kebe mhkebe@gsklaw.sn François Sarr Cabinet Francois Sarr & Associes sarrasso@stc.sn

Serbia

Milan Joksović Joksović Stojanović & Partners milan@jsplaw.co.rs

Singapore

John Dick Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP john.dick@dentons.com

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South Africa

Darren Band ENSafrica dband@ensafrica.com Warren Beech Beech Veltman Inc warren@bv-inc.co.za Manus Booysen Webber Wentzel manus.booysen@webberwentzel.com Lloyd Christie ENSafrica lchristie@ensafrica.com Pieter Colyn ENSafrica pcolyn@ens.co.za Patrick Cronin ENSafrica pcronin@ens.co.za Michael Dale Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc michael.dale@nortonrosefulbright.com Ezra Davids Bowmans ezra.davids@bowmanslaw.com Bruce Dickinson Webber Wentzel bruce.dickinson@webberwentzel.com Bruce Falcon Falcon & Hume Attorneys Inc bruce@fhinc.co.za Megan Jarvis Webber Wentzel megan.jarvis@webberwentzel.com Willem Le Roux ENSafrica wleroux@ensafrica.com Peter Leon Herbert Smith Freehills South Africa LLP peter.leon@hsf.com Patrick Leyden Herbert Smith Freehills South Africa LLP patrick.leyden@hsf.com Otsile Matlou ENSafrica omatlou@ensafrica.com Lucas Moalusi Fasken lmoalusi@fasken.com Lili Nupen Nupen Staude de Vries Inc nupen@nsdv.co.za Koos Pretorius ENSafrica kpretorius@ensfrica.com Allan Reid Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc allan.reid@cdhlegal.com Hulme Scholes Malan Scholes Attorneys Inc hscholes@malanscholes.co.za Rita Spalding Webber Wentzel rita.spalding@webberwentzel.com Chris Stevens Werksmans Attorneys cstevens@werksmans.com Mervyn Taback Andersen mervyn.taback@za.Andersen.com Jonathan Veeran Webber Wentzel jonathan.veeran@webberwentzel.com

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Nicholas Veltman Beech Veltman Inc nick@bv-inc.co.za David Walker Werksmans Attorneys dwalker@werksmans.com Morné van der Merwe Baker McKenzie morne.vandermerwe@bakermckenzie.com

Spain

Mariano Magide Herrero Uría Menéndez mariano.magide@uria.com Oriol Prósper Cardoso MAIO Legal oprosper@maiolegal.com Jesús Andrés Sedano Uría Menéndez jesusandres.sedano@uria.com

Suriname

Hans Rudolf Lim A Po Jr Lim A Po Law Firm hans.limapo@limapo.sr

Tanzania

Wilbert B L Kapinga Bowmans wilbert.kapinga@bowmanslaw.com Mwanaidi Sinare Maajar Rex Attorneys m.maajar@rexattorneys.co.tz

Turkey

Zeynel Tunc Tunç Fırat Dereli zeynel.tunc@tuncfiratdereli.com Murat Yazici Yazici Law Offices myazici@yaziciao.com

USA

Alaska

James Linxwiler Guess & Rudd PC jlinxwiler@guessrudd.com Joseph J Perkins Stoel Rives LLP joseph.perkins@stoel.com

Arizona

John C Lacy Deconcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy PC jlacy@dmyl.com Dawn Meidinger Fennemore Craig PC dmeidinger@fclaw.com Sarah A Strunk Fennemore Craig PC sstrunk@fclaw.com Michael R Urman Deconcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy PC murman@dmyl.com

Colorado

Scot Anderson Hogan Lovells US LLP scot.anderson@hoganlovells.com Joel Benson Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP joel.benson@dgslaw.com Laura E Beverage Jackson Kelly PLLC lbeverage@jacksonkelly.com

James F Cress Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP jim.cress@bclplaw.com John D Fognani Haynes and Boone LLP john.fognani@haynesboone.com Deborah Friedman Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP deborah.friedman@dgslaw.com Brian Hanson Baird Hanson Williams LLP brhanson@bhwlaw.com Lynn P Hendrix Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP lynn.hendrix@bclplaw.com Kenneth D Hubbard Haynes and Boone LLP ken.hubbard@haynesboone.com Randall E Hubbard Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP randy.hubbard@dgslaw.com Mark T Nesbitt Fognani & Faught PLLC mnesbitt@fognanilaw.com Constance L Rogers Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP connie@terralawgroup.com Kenneth G Sam Dorsey & Whitney LLP sam.kenneth@dorsey.com

District of Columbia

Poupak Bahamin Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP poupak.bahamin@nortonrosefulbright.com Steven Barringer Greenberg Traurig LLP barringers@gtlaw.com Nigel Blackaby QC Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP nigel.blackaby@freshfields.com Charles T Kotuby Jones Day ctkotubyjr@jonesday.com Lawrence G McBride Foley & Lardner LLP lmcbride@foley.com R Timothy McCrum Crowell & Moring LLP rmccrum@crowell.com Steven P Quarles Nossaman squarles@nossaman.com Caroline S. Richard Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP caroline.richard@freshfields.com Abby Cohen Smutny* White & Case LLP asmutny@whitecase.com

Idaho

Joseph H Baird Baird Hanson Williams LLP jhbaird@bhwlaw.com Jeffrey C Fereday Givens Pursley LLP jcf@givenspursley.com Robert Maynard Perkins Coie LLP rmaynard@perkinscoie.com

Minnesota

Dan Colton Dorsey & Whitney LLP colton.dan@dorsey.com

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Gregory A Fontaine Stoel Rives LLP greg.fontaine@stoel.com Aleava R Sayre Stoel Rives LLP aleava.sayre@stoel.com

Nevada

Thomas P Erwin Erwin Thompson Faillers erwin@renolaw.com Jeff N Faillers Erwin Thompson Faillers jfaillers@renolaw.com Richard W Harris Harris & Thompson rharris@gbis.com

New Mexico

Stuart R Butzier Modrall Sperling srb@modrall.com Lynn H Slade Modrall Sperling Roehl Harris & Sisk PA lynn.slade@modrall.com Walter E Stern Modrall Sperling Roehl Harris & Sisk PA western@modrall.com

New York

Henry G “Harry” Burnett King & Spalding LLP hburnett@kslaw.com Jason R Lehner Shearman & Sterling LLP jlehner@shearman.com Maurizio Levi-Minzi Debevoise & Plimpton LLP mleviminzi@debevoise.com Jeffrey S Lewis Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP jlewis@cgsh.com Christopher L Mann Sullivan & Cromwell LLP mannc@sullcrom.com Noiana Marigo Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP noiana.marigo@freshfields.com Viren Mascarenhas King & Spalding LLP vmascarenhas@kslaw.com Frederic C Rich Sullivan & Cromwell LLP richf@sullcrom.com Cynthia Urda Kassis Shearman & Sterling LLP curdakassis@shearman.com

South Dakota

Max Main Bennett Main Gubbrud & Willert PC bellelaw@bellelaw.com

Texas

Kevin L Shaw Mayer Brown LLP kshaw@mayerbrown.com

Utah

Jim B Butler Parsons Behle & Latimer jbutler@parsonsbehle.com Stephen J Hull Parsons Behle & Latimer shull@parsonsbehle.com

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R Craig Johnson Parsons Behle & Latimer cjohnson@parsonsbehle.com Michael Malmquist Parsons Behle & Latimer mmalmquist@parsonsbehle.com Wells Parker Dorsey & Whitney LLP parker.wells@dorsey.com Clayton J Parr Parr Brown Gee & Loveless cparr@parrbrown.com William B Prince Dorsey & Whitney LLP prince.william@dorsey.com

Washington

Christopher L Doerksen Dorsey & Whitney LLP doerksen.christopher@dorsey.com

Wyoming

Jack D Palma Holland & Hart LLP jpalma@hollandhart.com

Venezuela

Eugenio Hernández-Bretón Baker McKenzie SC eugenio.hernandez-breton@bakermckenzie.com

Zambia

Arshad Dudhia Musa Dudhia & Co aadudhia@musadudhia.co.zm Charles Mkokweza Corpus Legal Practitioners cmkokweza@corpus.co.zm Mutila Mulenga Mulenga Mundashi & Co mmulenga@mmco.co.zm

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Kanti K Patel Christopher Russell Cook & Co kpatel@crc.co.zm

Zimbabwe

Lloyd Munyaradzi Manokore Manokore Attorneys enquiries@corporatecounsel.co.zw Sternford Moyo Scanlen and Holderness moyos@scanlen.co.zw

EXPERTS Editorial policy and selection criteria Nominees have been selected based on comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide. Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.

Research

LEGAL MARKETPLACE ANALYSIS | Experts This year 32 mining experts are selected for their outstanding work in the sector. Among those nominated for inclusion are economists, engineers and geologists, who provide consulting and testimony for clients within the mining sector.

METHODOLOGY The Global Elite Thought Leaders are those individuals who received the highest number of nominations from peers, corporate counsel and other market sources this year. Our research has identified them as being truly outstanding practitioners and the very best in their field. WWL does not list firms, only individuals. The leading firms are those in each region whose listed practitioners received the most total nominations in our research. We highlight individuals at other firms who also scored very highly in our research.

Global Elite Thought Leaders Graham Clow

Howard Rosen

SLR Consulting Toronto

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Brenna Scholey SLR Consulting Toronto

LEADING FIRMS SLR Consulting

Compass Lexecon

Graham Clow is identified as a leading name in the mining sector, with sources saying he is “one of the top technical experts in mining”. Brenna Scholey “has great technical knowledge of metallurgy issues, and the capacity of explain complex issues in simple terms that can be used by lawyers and valuation experts in their work”. Richard Lambert is a highly respected name in the mining space according to peers who note he “should definitely be on this list”. Deborah McCombe is a well-regarded name in the Canadian mining market, with considerable recommendations from peers across the region for her expert practice.

Manuel Abdala gains impressive recognition for his practice and is described by sources as “among the top experts in the world especially for mining disputes”. Pablo López Zadicoff is “an excellent expert” known for his first-rate practice and deep expertise in mining cases. Carla Chavich is “the best mining expert I have ever worked with” compliments one source, adding: “She proved to be extremely knowledge of the mining industry, always available to answer any question, her reports where excellent and her testimony in the hearing was flawless.” Pablo Spiller is a key name in the North American market, with sources describing him

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recommendations for her “excellent reputation for mining projects”.

problem and the underlying reasoning behind any proposed solutions”.

At Accuracy, Erik van Duijvenvoorde is a stalwart of the mining expert market, with over 25 years of experience with expert assessment and damages work.

At Quadrant Economics, Daniel Flores “is always prepared for hearings” and “masters every detail of the case which serves him well on cross-examination”. Jordan Heim “leaves no stone unturned, works very well with other technical experts and is able to communicate his findings in a clear and convincing way”.

as “one of the top in the US for mining disputes”. Eddie Tobis impresses peers with his “strong technical quantum know-how and his deep attention to detail”. He “consistently identifies issues requiring a mastery of the facts of the case”. Howard Rosen is “a brilliant expert” who is “articulate, responsive and quick on his feet when examined”. Chris Milburn enjoys an excellent reputation among peers in the mining sector who report that he is “a champion and one of the best in the business for mine valuation work”.

OTHER LEADING INDIVIDUALS England Accuracy’s Edmond Richard comes recommended by sources as an expert who “is able to take complex concepts and to explain them in a succinct and articulate manner”. Anthony Theau-Laurent secures comprehensive endorsements for his practice as a mining expert and is “a great strategic mind who provides attention to detail”.

France Juliette Fortin at FTI Consulting is a highly regarded mining expert who receives widespread

USA AlixPartners’ Alexander Lee “takes the time to think through and understand the issues. He does not just take instructions and do as asked, but really tries to make sure he grasps the

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Australia

Canada • Ontario

Quentin Olde

Chris Milburn

Ankura

Quentin Olde is a senior managing director at Ankura based in Sydney. Quentin has over 25 years of experience in business consulting, corporate advisory, restructuring, and as an expert witness. Quentin is a highly regarded restructuring and corporate advisory practitioner who provides strategic advice to clients on numerous complex informal and formal restructuring, insolvencies and workouts, as well as a range of corporate transactions. He has broad industry expertise and is regarded as a leader in the area of retail and consumer products, resources and mining, mining services, property, hospitality, and technology services. As a seasoned corporate finance and restructuring advisor, Quentin offers clients expertise in private equity transactions, financial restructurings, strategic workouts, formal insolvencies, special situations and distressed debt transactions, dispute resolution, and operational restructurings. Quentin’s clients include banks and financial institutions, finance companies, credit funds, private equity funds, pension funds, special situation funds, and bondholders, and noteholders. Quentin has over 25 years of experience at the forefront of the Australian and global restructuring arena having worked on mandates throughout the APAC region and in Europe, the Middle East, and North America. He has led multiple large-scale global restructurings and worked alongside colleagues, lawyers, and advisers throughout the world. Quentin has acted as an expert witness in restructuring disputes and other litigation and has served as an interim executive. In the mining and related services sectors, Quentin has acted on many high profile matters including ASX listed matters such as, Queensland Nickel Limited, Kagara Limited ASX:KGR, Aston Metals Limited, Sirius Corporation Limited ASX:SIU, WDS Limited ASX:WDS, Kupang Resources Limited ASX:KPR, Antares Energy Limited ASX:AZZ, South American Ferro Metals Limited ASX:SFZ, REED Heavy Plant Leasing, Babcock & Brown Coogee Resources Limited, and Synergy Plus Limited ASX:SNR.

Secretariat As an expert witness, Quentin recently acted for the defence in multiple proceedings in the high profile Arrium Limited (ASX:ARI) litigation following the 2016 collapse of the ASX listed steel manufacturer and iron miner. The company’s lenders and liquidators commenced proceedings against the directors, senior management and treasury executives after the collapse of the company that operated the Whyalla Steelworks in South Australia and owned the world’s largest grinding media manufacturer Moly-Cop in Canada. This remains one of Australia's biggest corporate collapses in Australian history with total creditors owed more than $5 billion. Quentin was an expert for the defence on multiple topics assisting numerous top tier law firms in the long-running legal dispute which is currently underway. In this role, Quentin prepared multiple expert reports including an expert report for the defendants on material adverse events under the lending arrangements and a report on solvency, attended experts’ conclaves, and was cross-examined in both a “Hot Tub” and individually during the hearing. Judgement was handed down in favour of the defence in all matters in August 2021. Prior to joining Ankura, Quentin served as a senior managing director in the corporate finance & restructuring practice of the global restructuring advisory firm FTI Consulting and as a senior partner of Taylor Woodings, a national restructuring and insolvency firm where he led the sale to FTI on behalf of his partners. Prior to this, he was the treasurer at the Asia Pacific head office of a multinational IT company and a director of a specialist corporate advisory firm.

Mr Milburn is a managing director at Secretariat and is based in Toronto. He is a chartered professional accountant, certified management accountant (CPA/ CMA), a chartered business valuator (CBV) and is a qualified valuator under the Canadian Institute of Mining's Valuation Standards and Guidelines (CIMVAL). He has over 20 years of experience in the quantification of economic damages and the valuation of business interests and forensic and financial investigations in the context of international arbitrations, commercial litigation, insurance litigation, personal injury litigation, tax litigation and consulting for internal business purposes. His work experience includes hundreds of matters relating to assets and business interests on every continent and involving billions of dollars in dispute across many industries including mining, oil and gas, energy, financial services, investment banking, asset management, manufacturing, textiles, software and pharmaceuticals. Mr Milburn has provided expert testimony relating to valuation and economic damages issues numerous times including in international arbitration cases heard at the World Bank in Washington DC, the World Bank in Paris, the New York International Arbitration Centre, Maxwell Chambers in Singapore and Arbitration Place in Toronto. Mr Milburn speaks regularly on damage quantification and valuation issues and has been involved in the education and training of professional valuators as well as advocacy training programmes for lawyers for many years.

Level 8, 333 George Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 9037 3561 quentin.olde@ankura.com www.ankura.com

Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower 22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 2450 Toronto, M5H 4E3 Tel: +1 647 846 7497 cmilburn@secretariat-intl.com www.secretariat-intl.com

WWL says: Quentin Olde enjoys widespread acclaim for his outstanding work as a mining expert as well as his over 25 years of experience with sector-related restructuring and insolvency.

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WWL says: Chris Milburn is a star of the mining sector, with peers saying he is "a champion and one of the best in the business for mine valuation work".

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Canada • Ontario

Howard Rosen

Eddie Tobis

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Howard Rosen is a managing director at Secretariat based in Toronto, and has over 39 years’ experience of advising on all aspects of business valuations, damages quantification, and corporate finance related matters. He has acted as an adviser to private and public companies, regulatory bodies, and all levels of government on a wide variety of industries. His work experience covers assignments across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Howard has testified in damages quantification and valuation matters on over 200 occasions. Howard has acted as court appointed administrator, monitor and inspector and sat as a member of an Arbitral Tribunal and sole arbitrator. He is the co-author of two texts, a number of chapters and articles on the quantification of economic damages and has lectured extensively to professional interest groups. Howard has acted as instructor at the NITA and FIAA expert witness trial practice programmes, the MIDS programme at the University of Geneva, and as an MBA instructor at York University’s Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Howard has been listed as one of the leading valuations and damages experts in Canada by Lexpert, and internationally by Who’s Who Legal as one of the top experts in international commercial arbitration worldwide, every year since the inception of the list in 2011. Howard is recognised consistently by Who’s Who Legal annually in a number of key listings, most recently including: WWL Thought Leaders Global Elite 2021 as an arbitration expert witness, quantum of damages expert and mining expert; WWL Thought Leaders: Arbitration Expert Witnesses 2020; WWL Global Leader: Arbitration 2021 as a expert witness global elite thought leader, WWL Energy expert, WWL Mining 2021 expert global elite thought leader, and WWL Consulting Expert 2020 in the financial advisory and valuation – quantum of damages chapter. Howard was also listed as a national leader for WWL Canada 2020 as an arbitration expert witness.

Secretariat Howard has also acted as adviser on transactions in a wide variety of businesses, for both public and private equity investors, conducting strategic due diligence, valuations and deal structuring for both buyers and sellers. Howard has advised independent committees of boards of directors on non-arm’s length transactions and has also acted as the chair of independent committees of boards of directors for non-arm’s length transactions. Howard’s corporate finance experience extends to private equity investments, and managing investments through liquidity transactions, including sale to strategic buyers and IPO. Howard currently sits on the advisory committee of an institutional investor, and the board of directors of a Medical Research company. Howard’s past board positions have included a global Agriculture trading business (vice-chair, lead independent director, and member of audit committee), a Junior resource company (Gas and Mining), a Medical Software and Devices company where he served as Chair of the Audit Committee, as well as a Specialty Manufacturer. Howard is also a qualified valuator under the Canadian CIMVAL standards.Howard is a member of the CIMVal Committee. CIMVal is one of the global groups that recommends and sets standards for the valuation of mineral properties. The mandate of CIMVal is to recommend Standards and Guidelines for Valuation of Mineral Properties to be used by the mining industry in general and to be adopted by Canadian securities regulators and Canadian stock exchanges. The published guidelines are used by Experts to value mineral properties in transactions and disputes (January 2021).

Mr. Tobis is a director at Secretariat and is based in Toronto. He specialises in the preparation of business valuation and economic damages reports for commercial litigation and international trade and investment disputes. He has acted as a business valuator, external auditor, financial consultant and tax adviser for private and public companies, regulatory bodies and governments. Mr. Tobis’ work experience covers assets and business interests on every continent, spanning multiple industry groups including, mining, oil and gas, energy and infrastructure projects, real estate and gaming. He has prepared numerous expert reports filed in various courts and international arbitration jearings around the world, and he has provided expert testimony relating to valuation and economic damages issues at an international arbitration case heard at the World Bank in Washington DC as well as at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Mr. Tobis is an instructor for one of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators’ mandatory courses entitled “Level IV – Special Topics in Business Valuation”. This course covers topics such as the quantification of economic damages, the role of a valuation expert in the litigation process, and various tax issues faced in the context of business valuations. He graduated from the Bachelor of Business Administration Honours programme at the Schulich School of Business at York University in 2009, where he specialised in accounting and finance. Mr. Tobis is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA), a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) and a Qualified Valuator under the Canadian Institute of Mining’s Valuation Standards and Guidelines (CIMVAL).

Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower 22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 2450 Toronto, M5H 4E3 Tel: +14165679930 hrosen@secretariat-intl.com www.secretariat-intl.com

Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower 22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 2450 Toronto, M5H 4E3 Tel: +1 647 313 3328 etobis@secretariat-intl.com www.secretariat-intl.com

WWL says: Howard Rosen is praised by peers as "a brilliant expert" who "understands the technical mining issues extremely well".

WWL says: Eddie Tobis is lauded for his "fantastic breadth and depth of quantum experience and knowledge" and is "an all-around very clever professional".

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England

David Dearman

Edmond Richards

Erik van Duijvenvoorde

David Dearman is a senior managing director in Ankura’s London office specializing in international dispute advisory and expert witness services with a focus on cross border disputes and international arbitration. He is one of the leading testifying experts in the UK with over 25 years of experience of preparing expert reports and giving oral evidence in complex international disputes (including asset expropriation, contractual, warranty and post transaction disputes, damages and loss assessments, technical accounting disputes, professional negligence actions and complex valuations) and fraud, money laundering and other financial investigations. David has given oral evidence on more than 35 occasions in the High Court and the Criminal Courts in the UK, before the CAT and at international arbitration tribunals globally. David has acted in UNCITRAL, ICSID, ICC, LCIA, SIAC, DIFC, ICDR and AAA proceedings, preparing expert reports and giving oral evidence at hearings in the UK, the USA, Dubai, Paris, Singapore, the Hague and Ireland. Prior to joining Ankura, David was a partner for 18 years in two substantial audit, accountancy and business advisory practices. Most recently he was global Co-Chair of the Forensic and Investigation Services team at a substantial international firm, a member of the firm’s Governance Council and chair of the firm’s Insurance Committee.

Edmond Richards is a director in Accuracy’s forensics, litigation and arbitration practice and is based in London. He has over 10 years’ experience in the assessment of damages arising from treaty and contract breaches. He has recently been appointed as an expert witness in arbitrations under ICSID, LCIA, ICC and SCAI rules, and testified in relation to a €500 million claim in the metals and mining sector. Edmond has also given expert advice in the context of transactions, investigations and non-contentious valuations, as well as performing preliminary claim assessments for corporates, their legal advisors and third-party funders. Edmond has a broad range of sector experience, including mining, manufacturing, TMT, automotive, airline, consumer goods and hospitality. In relation to the mining sector, Edmond has worked on arbitrations relating to the mining, production and sale of aluminium, gold, heavy metals and ferroalloys. He is experienced in working alongside technical mining experts and is able to engage with and understand technical mining concepts. He heads up Accuracy’s metals and mining competence centre. Edmond is a qualified accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He holds a first class honours degree in Physics from Imperial College London. He is a native English speaker, with working knowledge of French and Spanish.

Erik van Duijvenvoorde is a partner in Accuracy’s forensics, litigation & arbitration practice and is based in Paris and London. He has advised clients on business, economic, accounting and valuation issues for more than 25 years and specialises in the expert assessment and quantification of complex damages. Erik has been engaged as an expert in the English High Court, in international arbitration cases, and likewise on large forensic accounting and fraud investigations. He has testified on numerous occasions, including before ICSID, UNCITRAL investment treaty and ICC, NAI, LCIA commercial arbitration tribunals, as well as before the New York Bankruptcy Court and the Courts of the DIFC. Erik has worked on projects in a broad range of industry sectors including mining where he has collaborated with technical mining and mine financing experts to assess damages in arbitration cases. Such situations have included the failure to grant licenses and permits, as well as operating and financing approvals, in addition to expropriation, contractual and joint venture disputes. Erik’s previous experience working in a deal environment for a private equity fund investing equity and debt investments, as well as in the Transaction Services department of PwC, makes him particularly well placed to act as an expert in investor and shareholder-related cases. Erik qualified as an accountant in England and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He has lived and worked in both France and the United Kingdom and has successfully led cross-border client engagements in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and North America. His mother tongue is English and he also speaks fluent French.

55 Bishopsgate 2nd Floor London, EC2N 3AS Tel: +44 (0) 20 7015 2378 david.dearman@ankura.com www.ankura.com

6 Bevis Marks London, EC3A 7BA Tel: +44 203 861 4670 edmond.richards@accuracy.com www.accuracy.com

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WWL says: David Dearman is a renowned mining expert, with sources recommending him for his "excellent cross-examination skills".

WWL says: Edmond Richards is "extremely articulate in writing and orally" and "able to take complex concepts and explain them in a succinct and articulate manner".

WWL says: Erik van Duijvenvoorde is a favourite among market commentators who note he brings "an exceptionally open mind and creative solutions" to his clients' cases.

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Daniel Flores

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Alexander Lee

Daniel Flores is an economist and managing partner of Quadrant Economics in Washington, DC. Dr Flores has spent the past two decades teaching, conducting research and consulting in the field of economics. He has taught economics at the University of Barcelona, Boston University and Skidmore College. His research and consulting activities have included valuation and analysis of the economic effects of regulation and of anticompetitive conduct in a variety of industries, including agriculture, chemicals, construction, electricity generation and distribution, finance and banking, minerals and mining, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, real estate, semiconductors, telecommunications and transportation. Dr Flores has extensive experience in valuation and damages issues arising from contract and investment disputes, anticompetitive conduct and intellectual property infringement. He has participated as an expert economist in litigation in the United States as well as in over 80 arbitration proceedings under ICC, ICSID, IACAC, LCIA, LMAA, SCC, SIAC, SMA and UNCITRAL rules. As an active contributor to the economics profession, Dr Flores has published in peer-reviewed academic journals, presented at professional meetings, refereed journal submissions and reviewed economic textbooks prior to publication. Dr Flores has master’s and doctoral degrees in economics from Boston University, and a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Barcelona. Before co-founding Quadrant Economics, Dr Flores was a managing director at Econ One Research, and had also taught economics at Skidmore College, Boston University and the University of Barcelona. He is fluent in Catalan, English and Spanish.

Jordan Heim is an economist and a director of Quadrant Economics in Washington, DC. Mr Heim has nine years of consulting experience assisting clients in the areas of valuation, contractual and investment disputes, economic analysis, and finance. Mr Heim specialises in providing expert testimony in litigation matters, providing economic and financial expertise with a particular emphasis on valuation of businesses, economic damages, and economic issues related to liability. He has consulted on a variety of cases involving discounted cash flow (DCF) and market-based valuation models. His experience covers disputes in different countries and in a variety of industries, including renewable energy, precious and base metal mining, oil and gas and related services, telecommunications, transportation, waste management, gambling, and consumer products. Recent assignments have included the quantification of economic damages in high-stakes international investment and commercial arbitration proceedings under the rules of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), and the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC). Mr Heim has provided expert testimony in arbitrations under UNCITRAL, ICSID, and SCC rules. Mr Heim has a master’s degree in International Trade and Investment Policy from The George Washington University.

Alexander Lee is a senior vice president in the investigations, disputes and risk practice at AlixPartners and is based in New York. Alex is a chartered professional accountant (CPA), chartered accountant (CA) and chartered business valuator (CBV). He is a Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Waterloo. He has over 10 years of experience in the financial advisory, business valuation and damages quantification industries. Alex specialises in areas of business valuation and damages quantification for both commercial and investor-state disputes and has prepared valuation reports for individuals, corporations and governments. He has worked on large NAFTA, ICSID, ICC, SCC, LCIA and PCA arbitrations and litigations in both Canadian and US courts. Alex has led teams conducting economic analyses of several mineral properties and their associated assets in North America, South America, Africa and Asia. He works closely with counsel and technical experts such as mining engineers and construction specialists to fully develop economic models to assess and quantify damages. While Alex’s practice specialises in the metals and mining sector, he has also worked on engagements spanning multiple other industries including, but not limited to, petroleum extraction and refining, banking, commodities trading and real estate development. In addition to his work in business valuations and damages quantification, Alex provides transaction advisory services, including valuation and bid strategy analysis. He also has experience in the assurance, tax and forensic audit sectors. Alex has been published in Practical Law The Journal: Litigation on the topic of applying valuation principles in the context of damages analyses.

1445 New York Avenue, Floor 6 Washington, 20005 Tel: +1 202 729 6150 dflores@quadranteconomics.com www.quadranteconomics.com

1445 New York Avenue, Floor 6 Washington, 20005 Tel: +1 202 729 6150 jheim@quadranteconomics.com www.quadranteconomics.com

909 Third Avenue New York, 10022 Tel: +1 646 428 9330 aclee@alixpartners.com www.alixpartners.com

WWL says: Daniel Flores is a first-rate mining expert, commended for the in-depth economic analysis he provides to clients across the sector.

WWL says: Jordan Heim is a top-notch mining expert, praised by peers who note he "leaves no stone unturned".

WWL says: Alexander Lee comes highly recommended as an expert who "does an extremely effective job of analysing and clearly explaining the issues in a case".

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Australia

Greig Taylor AlixPartners

Greig Taylor is a managing director in AlixPartners’ New York office. His practice specialises in the assessment of damages and related quantum issues, and the provision of expert testimony, in the context of disputes, domestic and international. Over the past 20 years, Greig has testified and worked on numerous international arbitration matters for both claimants and respondents, under various institutions and instruments, including ICC, ICDR, JCAA, SIAC, ICSID, NAFTA, DIAC, SCC, the Stockholm, Zurich, Nigerian and Brazilian Chambers of Commerce, and ad hoc proceedings under UNCITRAL Rules and various free trade agreements. His primary expertise and experience relates to the identification, quantification and valuation of lost profits, business enterprise value and wasted costs in matters involving alleged expropriation and breach of contract. Greig also assists clients in the preparation of economic determinations of contracts and agreements in contentious and non-contentious settings. Greig's clients have involved companies and governments from around the globe including the United Kingdom, continental Europe, MENA, Asia, Central America and South America and the United States. The range of Greig's industry experience encompasses hospitality, automotive, upstream oil and gas, aviation, mining, shipping, retail, real estate, financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and construction.

Quentin Olde* Ankura quentin.olde@ankura.com Greig's experience also includes litigation consulting involving forensic accounting and financial investigations under IFRS, US and UK GAAP, buy-sell disputes, large-scale international acquisitions, and bankruptcy issues. Dispute areas worked on include business interruption claims, post M&A disputes, breach of contract/representations and warranties claims, termination of distribution agreements, renegotiation and harmonisation of international tripartite agreements, and assisting clients with the attachment and collection of awards. Greig received a BA (Hons) in modern history from the University of Manchester, England, and is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. In 2004–2005, Greig spent 10 months at sea racing a 72-foot yacht around the world.

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England

David Dearman* Ankura david.dearman@ankura.com Edmond Richards* Accuracy edmond.richards@accuracy.com Anthony Theau-Laurent Accuracy anthony.theau-laurent@accuracy.com Pat Willis BARA Consulting patw@baraconsulting.co.uk

France 909 Third Avenue New York, 10022 Tel: +1 212 845 4062 gtaylor@alixpartners.com www.alixpartners.com

WWL says: Greig Taylor wins significant recommendations from peers who highlight him as "an excellent and supportive expert".

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Juliette Fortin FTI Consulting juliette.fortin@fticonsulting.com Erik van Duijvenvoorde* Accuracy erik.van.duijvenvoorde@accuracy.com

South Africa

Nic Barcza Mintek n.barcza@btinternet.com

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Trevor Ellis Ellis International Service ellis@minevaluation.com

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Manuel A Abdala Compass Lexecon mabdala@compasslexecon.com Daniel Flores* Quadrant Economics LLC dflores@quadranteconomics.com Jordan Heim* Quadrant Economics LLC jheim@quadranteconomics.com Brent Kaczmarek IAV Advisors LLC bkaczmarek@iavadvisorsllc.com Pablo D López Zadicoff Compass Lexecon plopezzadicoff@compasslexecon.com

Florida

Jonathan Haag Lighthouse Consulting Group jonathan.haag@lcg-experts.com

Massachusetts

James C Burrows Charles River Associates jburrows@crai.com Graham Davis The Brattle Group graham.davis@brattle.com Tiago Duarte-Silva Charles River Associates tduarte@crai.com

Nevada

Barney Guarnera Broadlands Mineral Advisory Services Ltd. guarnera@broadlandsadvisoryltd.com

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Carla Chavich Compass Lexecon cchavich@compasslexecon.com Florin Dorobantu The Brattle Group florin.dorobantu@brattle.com Alexander Lee* AlixPartners aclee@alixpartners.com Pablo T Spiller Compass Lexecon pspiller@compasslexecon.com Greig Taylor* AlixPartners gtaylor@alixpartners.com

Washington

Richard Lambert SLR Consulting rlambert@slrconsulting.com

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