Christoph Erdin
Of Counsel
Preferred areas of practice
- Metals and mining
- Oil and gas
- Natural resources
- Commodity trading
- Trade finance
- Project finance
- Board mandates in mining companies
- Representation of trading companies and high-net-worth individuals
- Advisory services across the entire mining value chain (from exploration to production)
Professional experience
- Group General Counsel of a leading metals and mining company in Zug (current).
- Head of Legal and General Counsel at mining companies listed in the United Kingdom, with roles in London, Sierra Leone and Zurich; extensive practical experience in developing mining projects from greenfield and brownfield phases through to production in Africa and South America.
- Started his career at a renowned Zurich law firm in the M&A and banking department.
Education
- LL.M. in Banking and Finance Law, University College London (2003)
- Admission to the Bar in Zurich and Switzerland (2000)
- Master of Law, University of Zurich (1998)
Languages
- German (native)
- English (fluent)
- Spanish (fluent)
- Portuguese (fluent)
- French (intermediate)
- Russian (basic knowledge)