Mining & Metals

We advise exploration and mining companies, metals producers, battery materials manufacturers, project developers, investors, and lenders on the transactions and projects that shape the mining and metals sector in Finland and the wider Nordic region. Our multidisciplinary team supports the full project lifecycle, from exploration and permitting through financing, construction, M&A, and operations. When strategic issues or disputes arise, we are there to help you protect your position and find the best route forward.

Clients turn to us for practical, solution-oriented advice combining deep sector knowledge with the breadth to handle complex, cross-disciplinary matters through a single point of contact. We draw on colleagues across M&A, project finance, environmental and regulatory, energy, real estate, construction & contracts, tax, capital markets, and dispute resolution, so a matter can move seamlessly from permitting to successful execution of an investment.

Recent Work

• Strategic financings for lithium and battery chemicals projects
• Acquisitions and disposals of mining assets and operating businesses
• Advising government bodies on mining legislation and policy
• Counsel to international investors, project sponsors, and mining groups on their Finnish and Nordic operations

Our Expertise Across the Value Chain

• Environmental impact assessments (EIA), land use, zoning, and stakeholder engagement
• Permits (exploration and mining permits, construction and operational permits, compliance with nature conservation and Natura 2000 laws)
• EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA)
• Project development, project finance, and infrastructure financing
• M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
• Battery materials, chemicals, and the battery value chain
• Metals processing, recycling, and energy-intensive industrial operations
• Sustainability, ESG, and regulatory compliance
• Commercial contracts and day-to-day operational matters
• Dispute resolution and regulatory proceedings
• Tax and structuring

Why Finland, Why Now?

Finland sits at the centre of Europe’s push to secure the raw materials that power the energy transition, electrification, battery manufacturing, defence capabilities, and digital infrastructure. Finnish mines and processing plants supply nickel, cobalt, copper, lithium, and gold to markets across the continent, and the country combines significant mineral resources with advanced processing capabilities, a stable operating environment, and strong access to clean energy. With the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, FDI screening, and supply chain requirements reshaping the sector, we can help you stay ahead of these developments across the value chain.