Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Global Guide 2024 : Chile
Band 2
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Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is an experienced international firm that offers a strong mining practice in the Chilean mining market. The Santiago-based team has expertise across a broad range of mandates pertaining to the mining field, including financing matters, environmental and easements matters and sector-related administrative litigation. Baker McKenzie's lawyers provide advice on complex regulatory matters, asset acquisitions and the financing and development of mining projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie stands out for its solid technical knowledge, availability, transparency and immediate attention to the client as well as knowledge of our business."
"Baker McKenzie stands out for its solid technical knowledge, availability, transparency and immediate attention to the client as well as knowledge of our business."
Notable Practitioners
Longstanding partner and co-head of department Antonio Ortúzar garners praise from interviewees for his experience advising mining companies in their projects and transactions in Chile.
"Antonio Ortúzar has a flair for mining issues and related commercial and business development matters."
Co-head of department Mirco Hilgers is an experienced lawyer in the Chilean mining field, receiving plaudits for his transactional skills and advice in relation to mining properties.
"Mirco Hilgers is highly knowledgeable in mining permits and is always very available. He has our full trust and respect."