Paul Brimacombe

Paul Brimacombe is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Chief Counsel - Minerals at Rio Tinto since May 2010. Paul's career at Rio Tinto also includes roles as Senior Corporate Counsel and Corporate Counsel for various sectors including Exploration across Africa, Europe, Eurasia, and Diamonds and Minerals. Prior to joining Rio Tinto, Paul Brimacombe worked at Travers Smith LLP from March 2006 to April 2010 as a Solicitor in the Corporate Department after completing a Trainee Solicitor position. Paul Brimacombe obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice (2004-2005) and holds an LL.B (Hons) in Law from the University of Durham (2001-2004).