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Hogan Lovells names Aussie partner as new global head of mining

Hogan Lovells has elevated one of its Australian partners to the role of global head of the firm’s mining sector.

user iconEmma Musgrave 09 September 2019 Big Law
Matthew Johnson

Source: hoganlovells.com/en/johnson-matthew

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Perth-based corporate partner Matthew Johnson has been appointed to the head role, bringing with him Australian and global transactional and advisory experience, specifically in the mining and natural resources sector.

Throughout his career, Mr Johnson has advised bidders, targets and financiers in respect of public and private M&A transactions, domestic and international equity and debt capital raisings, and including alternative finance for project development and expansion, according to a statement from Hogan Lovells.

“It is great to have Matthew as the head of our mining team,” said Scot Anderson, the global head of the firm’s energy and natural resources industry sector group.

“He knows the industry well, and has worked on some of the most sophisticated mining matters in the world. He will provide exceptional guidance and leadership to our lawyers as we serve our clients in the mining industry.”

Commenting on his new role, Mr Johnson said: It is an honour to hold this position within our global energy and natural resources sector”.

“As an international firm, we work seamlessly across borders and jurisdictions for the benefit of our clients. We use our knowledge of the global market and international best practice to bring practical and workable solutions.”

Emma Musgrave

Emma Musgrave

Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.

Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences. 

Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.

She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University. 

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