Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Global Guide 2024 : Chile
Band 1
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Provided by Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
The high degree of specialization, skill in the use and understanding of technical aspects associated with the respective specialties and coordination with other areas of our firm allows our area to provide multidisciplinary legal services of high quality and added value to government agencies and companies. Mainly, the group performed the following legal activities:
- Support for Due Diligence processes under mergers and acquisitions or Project Finance processes
- Negotiations of transactions involving mining, environmental and energy relevant aspects
- High complexity legal opinions
- Drafting and preparation of contracts used in related industries
- Environmental, energetic and mining litigation at judicial and administrative levels
- Compliance audits, covering legal and technical aspects (supported by multidisciplinary teams)
- Advise for environmental impact assessments to investment projects, as well as in the process of obtaining other permits necessary for implementation and after their closing
- Support to granting processes of mining concessions; assistance regarding mining and surface land disputes, local community; indigenous matters, water rights; among others
- Advice on the fulfillment of contractual obligations before the National Hydrocarbons Agency and the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
Chambers Review
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is a regional leading full-service firm with an excellent reputation in the Chilean mining market. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by a diverse client base, advising both Chilean and international clients. The team has a strong track record on a broad range of mining matters, including M&A transactions, development of mineral exploration projects, mining concessions and option agreements. Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's lawyers offer additional experience in joint ventures, as well as in relevant regulatory matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We appreciated Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's impeccable knowledge of due diligence processes and straightforward approach to the drafting of the purchase contract."
"The team has in-depth understanding of the mining industry and is very commercially aware. They also respond quickly and comprehensively to our requests and are very strong in delivering to budget."
"We appreciated Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's impeccable knowledge of due diligence processes and straightforward approach to the drafting of the purchase contract."
"The team has in-depth understanding of the mining industry and is very commercially aware. They also respond quickly and comprehensively to our requests and are very strong in delivering to budget."
Notable Practitioners
Heavyweight practitioner and co-head of department Juan Paulo Bambach showcases a remarkable track record in the Chilean mining industry handling a range of relevant transactions in the sector. He is often called upon to advise on high-value mining M&A.
"Juan Paulo Bambach is particularly experienced in the corporate world of mining and has a lot of know-how about the market."
"His expertise has given us as a company a lot of insight and his efforts propelled our latest deal to success."
Respected practitioner and co-head of department Jerónimo Carcelén enjoys a solid reputation in the Chilean mining industry, offering clients specialist regulatory and contentious advice on their mining projects and assets. He is admitted to practice in both Chile and Ecuador.
"Jerónimo Carcelén is always in permanent contact with the client, has outstanding knowledge of mining issues and the ability to deliver specific strategies."
Ranked Lawyers at
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
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