Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Latin America Guide 2025 : Peru
Band 2
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Provided by Rubio Leguía Normand
Since its incorporation more than 30 years ago, Rubio Leguía Normand has continuously advised the most sophisticated and important local and international mining companies in the prospecting and development of their mining operations in Peru, being constantly recognized by pier firm´s and mining companies as a tier 1 law firm for mining.
Our clients include key global players in the mining field, such as Newmont Mining Corporation, Anglo American, Barrick Gold Corporation, Shougang Corporation, Aluminum Corporation of China – Chinalco, among many others who look towards Rubio for their operations in Peru, considering our international quality standards and notable expertise in the field.
We provide a complete legal support to our clients for the development of their mining operations in Peru, by assisting them in every aspect and detail of their operations, including the acquisition of mining projects or companies, the negotiation of joint ventures, options and lease agreements, construction contracts, energy supply agreements, community agreements, tax and labor issues and mine closing procedures, administrative and regulatory compliance queries, the financing of their operations, etc.
Chambers Review
Rubio Leguía Normand's practice receives recognition in the mining sphere due to its work handling mining project acquisitions and related financing matters. The team offers particular skill in regulatory mandates including permits. The department is frequently sought after to advise both domestic and international players in the mining industry.
Work Highlights
- Rubio Leguía Normand advised South32 on the negotiation and execution of a minerals royalty agreement with AusQuest regarding the Cerro de Fierro copper-gold project located in Southern Peru.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Rubio Leguía Normand have a lot of experience and provide practical solutions. Their advice is very dynamic, assertive and correct."
"Rubio Leguía Normand have a lot of experience and provide practical solutions. Their advice is very dynamic, assertive and correct."
Notable Practitioners
Partner and mining powerhouse Xennia Forno continues to receive widespread acclaim in the mining arena, due to her presence on large projects.
"Xennia Forno is my go-to lawyer for any mining matter in Peru because of her extraordinary knowledge."
Partner Miguel Ángel Soto is well placed to advise clients on regulatory matters, as well as on mining agreements.
"Miguel Ángel Soto is someone with a good track record in the field, with already a decade of experience in the mining sector."
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