Leading legal advisory services for the mining and steel industry of the future

Mining and mineral law – covering the entire value chain

Foyen is a leading legal advisor in mining and mineral law, supporting industry participants throughout the entire life cycle of mining projects — from exploration and permitting to project execution, commercial structuring, and operations.

Advising Swedish and international stakeholders across the mining industry

Permits, environment and land access

Foyen provides comprehensive legal support throughout the entire permitting process for mining operations — from exploration to production. Our advisory services cover exploration permits, exploitation concessions, environmental permitting under the Swedish Environmental Code, Natura 2000 matters, dam safety liability, Seveso legislation, as well as issues relating to extractive waste and land access.

Construction, occupational health and safety

We provide qualified legal advice during the implementation phase of mining projects, including procurement as well as international and domestic construction and consultancy agreements (such as FIDIC, AB 04 and ABT 06). In addition, we advise on occupational health and safety matters, including allocation of responsibilities, delegation, and regulatory compliance.

Mining transactions, acquisitions and risk management

Foyen advises on strategic business matters across the entire value chain. This includes due diligence of companies and real property, joint ventures, financing, acquisitions and divestments, as well as commercial structuring with a focus on risk analysis, protection of rights, and long-term value creation.