Competence

NATURAL RESOURCES LAW

 

The law office of Savin Martinet Associés has acquired substantial expertise in mine and quarry law. It helps its clients manage the aftermath of mine closures and relations with government agencies and third parties.

Our law firm also advises mine operators concerning the opening of mines, their operation and closure and their possible sale.

The firm’s attorneys pay special attention to differentiating issues of prevention versus liability in the event of damage.

Savin Martinet Associés specializes in negotiating contracts — usually long-term ones — involving mines and knows the specific issues involved, in particular the requirements of land-use control, farm-out contracts, quarry right rents, etc.

The firm also take into account the international nature of the mining industry, notably when negotiating clauses assigning power of jurisdiction and applicable law, hardship and dispute settlement clauses.

 

Contacts

 

Patricia Savin: savin@smaparis.com

Yvon Martinet: martinet@smaparis.com

 

 

33, rue des Mathurins - 75008 Paris
Phone: 33 (0)1 53 43 22 20 - Fax: 33 (0)1 53 43 22 21
www.smaparis.com - e-mail: contact@smaparis.com