Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Latin America Guide 2025 : Peru
Band 2
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Provided by Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados
We advise local and foreign mining companies at various stages of development, including exploration, construction, operation, and closure. We have a specialized team in mining regulatory and environmental matters, as well as in the analysis of mining titles and surface rights, which allows us to meet the legal needs of various mining activity holders, including junior mining companies and those involved in large and medium-scale mining. We also have extensive experience in negotiating mining transfer agreements, option contracts, joint venture agreements, and other sector-specific contracts.
We regularly advice in the processing and obtaining of permits and authorizations, environmental certifications, and any other enabling title necessary for a mining holder to develop their activities. We also have extensive experience in representing clients in administrative sanctioning procedures before OEFA, OSINERGMIN, the Mining Council, ANA, and other authorities.
We have an expert team in corporate transactions related to the sector, including mergers and acquisitions, financing and capital markets. Our team regularly advises sponsors and mining operators, as well as financial entities, institutional investors, investment funds, and other investors.
We also offer specialized advice in taxation, regulated products, personnel hiring and compliance with health and occupational safety obligations, regulatory matters, criminal defense, litigation, among others.
Chambers Review
Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados has a well-reputed team which demonstrates key expertise advising on mining matters related to administrative procedures and regulatory work. The Lima-based department is also adept at assisting clients with divestments and acquisitions.
Work Highlights
- Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados advised American Lithium and its subsidiary, Macusani Yellowcake, on the defence of its concessions against forfeiture attempted by the Peruvian mining authorities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is specialised in the mining industry, having years of experience. The lawyers are always alert to our needs and willing to support us."
"We are completely satisfied and commend the entire team at Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados for their exemplary work. We look forward to our continued successful collaboration."
"The team is specialised in the mining industry, having years of experience. The lawyers are always alert to our needs and willing to support us."
"We are completely satisfied and commend the entire team at Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados for their exemplary work. We look forward to our continued successful collaboration."
Notable Practitioners
Respected partner Cecilia Gonzáles comes roundly endorsed by market observers for her longstanding presence in the Peruvian mining field.
"Cecilia Gonzáles is an excellent professional."
Ángel Chavez is a well-regarded practitioner within the mining market in Peru, with expertise in administrative and sanctioning proceedings.
"Ángel has a very important regulatory profile thanks to his experience working in the public administration."
Raúl Ferreyra enters the rankings this year in recognition of his transactional and regulatory expertise, which is praised by mining clients.
"Raúl Ferreyra demonstrated a comprehensive management of the key mining regulatory aspects in the country. But above all, he showed an enormous capacity to understand and meet our needs as clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados
Peru