Mining

Many of largest metallic and non-metallic mining companies in the world have placed their trust in our firm for conducting their business in Chile.

In providing such services, we advise our clients, among other matters, in the procurement of the necessary permits and authorizations for the development, construction, operation and closing of their mining sites, in the negotiations for the acquisition or sale of their mining assets both in Chile and abroad, in their relation with the governmental and community authorities, in the financing of its projects and transactions, in developing the strategies for minimizing their potential environmental contingencies, in their relations with other mining players, and in the expansion of their activities and business.

From exploration through development and operations, we have provided comprehensive counsel to mining companies and major national and international financing institutions in the financing of mining projects. Our mining teams is able to provide the full range of legal services that both lenders/investors and mining companies need to successfully close on financing transactions, from due diligence, to title examination to tax structuring advice.

We represent large mining companies as well as private equity investors in all phases of complex mining M&A transactions, including conducting due diligence, corporate matters, documenting and negotiating the transaction, providing specialized advice on mining rights, environmental, permitting, and other mining-specific needs.