Slaughter and May is advising BHP on the disposal of its 33.3% stake in Cerrejón

Slaughter and May is advising BHP on the disposal of its 33.3% interest in Cerrejón, a non-operated energy coal joint venture in Colombia, to Glencore for $294 million cash consideration (subject to adjustment at completion).

BHP, Anglo American and Glencore each currently hold 33.3% interests in Cerrejón. Alongside the acquisition of BHP’s interest, Glencore will also acquire Anglo American’s holdings in the operation. Subject to the satisfaction of customary competition and regulatory requirements, the transaction is expected to complete in the first half of 2022, after which Glencore will assume full ownership and operating control of Cerrejón.

Slaughter and May is working closely with James Chester-Master, Yulia Zaytseva and Tom Day from BHP’s in-house legal team.

Corporate
David Johnson Partner
Harry Hecht Partner
Richard Hilton Partner
Ed Horner Associate
Rachel Lawrence Associate

Callum Morganti / Trainee

Competition
Jordan Ellison Partner
Jonathan Slade Partner
Alice Maldoom Associate
Tax
Mike Lane Partner