Mines & Minerals

Added value processing facilities can be critical to maximising the commercial value of mineral and waste operations. We advise landowners, operators and investors on plant site leases, helping clients secure arrangements that support operational efficiency, investment and long-term growth.

Disputes within the mines, minerals and quarries sector can involve significant commercial, property and operational considerations. We advise businesses, landowners and operators on complex litigation matters, helping clients protect their interests and achieve practical outcomes.

Mineral and quarrying operations often interact with environmentally sensitive sites and protected habitats. We advise developers, landowners and operators on conservation issues and appropriate assessments, helping clients navigate environmental requirements and support project delivery.

Environmental compliance is a fundamental part of operating within the minerals and waste sectors. We advise clients on environmental obligations, permitting requirements and regulatory compliance, helping businesses manage risk and maintain sustainable operations.

Strategic partnerships and acquisitions can create opportunities for growth, investment and market expansion. We advise businesses, investors and operators on joint ventures and corporate transactions, helping clients structure deals and maximise value.

Historic manorial interests can continue to affect mineral ownership and land rights today. We advise landowners, estate owners and operators on the identification and management of manorial interests, helping clients understand their rights and protect their position.

Mineral projects often depend on securing the appropriate land and extraction rights. We advise landowners, operators and developers on mineral options, leases and licences, helping clients establish arrangements that support exploration and extraction activities.

Planning and infrastructure considerations can have a significant impact on mineral and quarrying operations. We advise clients on planning applications, highway matters and associated regulatory requirements, helping projects progress efficiently and compliantly.

Prospecting licences provide the framework for exploring and assessing mineral resources. We advise operators and landowners on prospecting arrangements, helping clients secure the rights needed to investigate development opportunities.

Efficient transport and supply arrangements are vital to many mineral and quarrying operations. We advise businesses on rail access and ballast supply agreements, helping clients establish commercial arrangements that support operational requirements and long-term objectives.

The acquisition and disposal of mineral and quarry sites can involve complex legal, environmental and commercial considerations. We advise buyers, sellers and investors on site transactions, helping clients manage risk and achieve successful outcomes.

Many mineral, quarrying and waste operations rely on statutory licences to operate lawfully and efficiently. We advise clients on obtaining, managing and complying with licensing requirements, helping businesses maintain continuity and meet regulatory expectations.

Infrastructure and statutory undertaking issues can affect the development, operation and future use of mineral and waste sites. We advise landowners, developers and operators on managing these matters, helping clients minimise disruption and protect project viability.

Waste management operations rely on robust property, licensing and operational arrangements. We advise businesses on waste recycling and disposal facilities, helping clients secure leases, licences and agreements that support efficient and compliant operations.

Access rights and operational permissions are often essential to the successful development of mineral and quarrying projects. We advise landowners, developers and operators on wayleaves and working rights agreements, helping clients establish clear arrangements and protect their long-term interests.

Our Partners take the time to understand what matters to each client and remain closely involved as work progresses. Their experience brings perspective, sound judgment and a clear sense of what may be needed next as we grow together. This continuity creates trusted relationships, keeps advice grounded in the wider context and gives clients direct access to the people responsible for guiding their most important decisions.

A relationship with us can develop as your ambitions, circumstances and priorities change, grow and evolve over the years. We bring together the right combination of legal and professional expertise from across the business, without losing the relationships and understanding already established. From our full spectrum of services for individuals and businesses alike through to our specialist services in chartered town planning, patent and trademark attorneys, tax, competition and regulatory with sector specialists across the board, you can draw on the broadest of capability while continuing to work with advisers who know what matters to you.

We believe clients shouldn't have to choose between accessibility and expertise. Our advisers are based in the communities where you live and work, providing the personal relationships and local understanding that come from being close at hand. Backed by a connected national business, you also get access to a wide range of specialist expertise.