Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Latin America Guide 2025 : 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
- Support on the structure of auction and bidding process for the acquisition or sale of oil, fuel, electricity and minerals
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.
Work Highlights
- Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría advised Resource Capital Fund on the due diligence process, structuring and negotiation of agreements for the development of the "El Espino" project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a complete team with very experienced professionals who work as a team to coordinate integral and holistic solutions which are always delivered on time and based on the company's needs."
"Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría has a number of experts who provide appropriate and impartial advice. They are quick to respond and are logical when structuring their clients' arguments."
"The firm has a complete team with very experienced professionals who work as a team to coordinate integral and holistic solutions which are always delivered on time and based on the company's needs."
"Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría has a number of experts who provide appropriate and impartial advice. They are quick to respond and are logical when structuring their clients' arguments."
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 has become the leader for all our matters, bringing solutions and ideas that we can implement."
"Juan Paulo Bambach is extraordinary. We have absolute confidence in his judgement and everything he does."
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.
"Jerónimo Carcelén is a very versatile lawyer with very strong knowledge of mining law who is always available for us. There are not many lawyers with his level of customer service."
Associate-to-watch Felipe Ossa enters the rankings this year after garnering significant praise from market onlookers who endorse his activity in Chile's mining sector.
"Felipe Ossa is highly available. His advice is always to the point and he provides very good, quick and timely service."
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