Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Latin America Guide 2025 : 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. Orica is a new client win for the firm.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Battery Mineral Resources (BMR)on mining regulatory matters and relations with mining authorities, as well as in the issuance of mining permits.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie has always provided us with an excellent service and have always helped in complex issues with excellent results. They are always quick and efficient."
"Baker McKenzie has always provided us with an excellent service and have always helped in complex issues with excellent results. They are always quick and efficient."
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.
"AntonioOrtúzar is a highly experienced and very well-known lawyer in Chile. He was a pleasure to deal with."
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 demonstrates a deep understanding of the mining industry and its key players. He provides insights that are not only relevant but also strategically beneficial for our business."
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