Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Peru
What the team is known for
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados is a widely acclaimed full-service firm with a market-leading team in the mining area. Their strong bench of lawyers is well equipped to advise on high-complexity mandates concerning mining M&A, as well as project financing, acquisitions and arbitration matters. The department is routinely retained by companies to assist with the negotiation of exploration agreements, feasibility studies and the construction, operation and expansion aspects of mining projects.
Strengths
"Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados has a reliable team. They are the best law firm in Peru for mining-related work, they know the subject very well and they are my first go-to choice when in need to get advice in this jurisdiction."
"Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano are among the best in Peru and Latin America. They have a large team capable of handling almost any legal matter."
Notable practitioners
Star individual Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado continues to provide stellar advice to clients on sanctioning proceedings, arbitrations, and project finance. "Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado is a fantastic lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and his client service is superb." "Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado is a great attorney and leader." "Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado is a competent lawyer that knows very well the Peruvian legal market and has an acute criteria to evaluate our cases."
Outstanding partner Óscar Benavides possesses extensive experience advising clients on sector-related acquisitions and exploration projects. "Óscar Benavides has in-depth knowledge of mining and contractual matters, he provides fast responses and good client service." "We are always satisfied with Óscar Benavides' professional performance."
Established partner Francisco Tong boasts significant experience advising clients on regulatory matters, as well as exploration projects and exploitation permits. "Francisco Tong is a very committed lawyer with great expertise in mining matters, very solid technically and competent."
Up-and-coming partner Diego Pachas continues to demonstrate an active practice within the Peruvian mining market.
