Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright (Central Europe) LLPLevon has over 20 years of experience in assisting clients with mining projects. His practice area includes not only the corporate structuring of mining but also advising clients on the structure of joint ventures to conduct mining activities; drafting and negotiating metal sales agreements; participating in litigation over title issues; obtaining and transferring mineral licenses; advising on complex tax structures and conducting complex tax work related to mining and oil and gas projects; issuance and transfer of shares; preparing and drafting legal documentation on behalf of clients participating in the auctions granting mineral rights in Russia. For many consecutive years Levon is recognised as a top natural resources lawyer by the leading legal directories, such as Chambers and Partners, Legal 500 EMEA, Who’s Who Legal and Best Lawyers. In 2008-2016 Chambers and Partners awards Levon with a Band 1 ranking in Mining saying that Levon “climbs the rankings on the basis of excellent market endorsement” and that he “has particularly deep knowledge of the mining sector”. Levon graduated from Moscow State Institute of International Relations, specialising in international trade law (three-year course in international economics and a five-year course in international law). He participated in an East/West Exchange Program on Business Administration at York University, Ontario.