Energy & Natural Resources: Mining | Latin America

Bofill Mir Abogados is a leading practice group with a deep bench of multidisciplinary lawyers that are regularly sought out to assist international and Chilean clients with complex regulatory matters and the development of mining projects in Chile. The Santiago-based team is frequently retained to advise on high-value project acquisitions and financing, as well as providing counsel on due diligence, permitting and related taxation issues.

Carey is a pre-eminent full-service firm with a highly regarded reputation in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by an array of domestic and international clients in the mining sphere, including players in investment, exploration and extraction. Carey's lawyers are also well equipped to advise on operation agreements, M&A transactions and project finance in the mining field. The team also handles sector-specific administrative litigation against the state.

Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos is a distinguished full-service law firm that enjoys a leading position in the Chilean mining sphere. The Santiago-based team is well equipped to handle a variety of matters, with a particular emphasis on the exploration, development and financing of mining projects. The department is highly active in M&A transactions within the mining sector, as well as in assisting international companies with joint ventures, concessions, permitting matters and due diligence analysis.

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.

Baker McKenzie is an experienced international firm that offers a strong mining practice in the Chilean mining market. The Santiago-based team has expertise across a broad range of mandates pertaining to the mining field, including financing matters, environmental and easements matters and sector-related administrative litigation. Baker McKenzie's lawyers provide advice on complex regulatory matters, asset acquisitions and the financing and development of mining projects. Orica is a new client win for the firm.

Guerrero Olivos houses a well-regarded practice that provides specialised expertise in the Chilean mining market. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by a range of private equity firms and international mining companies on project acquisitions and financing, as well as related regulatory and litigation matters. Guerrero Olivos' lawyers are also active in the negotiating and drafting of agreements, including exploration agreements and easements for the development of mining projects. Osisko Gold Royaltiesis a new client win for the firm.

Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil is an established law firm with an experienced practice in the mining market in Chile. The firm often advises clients on matters related to mining concessions and permits, royalty agreements and in a range of mining-related M&A mandates. With a strong client roster, they often represent both international and national companies.

Bertrand-Galindo Barrueto Barroilhet & Cía fields a team that is highly involved in the Chilean mining sector. The department advises both domestic and international mining groups and investors on transactional and regulatory issues, as well as on day-to-day operational mining matters. The lawyers offer further specialist advice regarding mining properties, option agreements and royalty issues.

Claro & Cía is a solid law firm with an experienced practice group that advises clients on both Chilean and international asset acquisition and mining concessions. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by leading mining companies in regulatory matters, sanctioning procedures and licensing authorisations, as well as assisting with farm-out agreements. The full-service law firm continues to expand its presence in the mining sector, adding Antin Infrastructure Partners to its client roster.

Dentons Chile joins the rankings this year after garnering ample praise from market commentators for its mining practice. The Santiago-based team is well placed to provide advice on mining-related judicial matters. It also demonstrates further expertise in assisting clients on easement and regulatory issues related to mining projects.

Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego & Dörr is an experienced firm that fields a solid team in the Chilean mining market. The Santiago-based law firm handles a range of noteworthy mandates, including royalty contracts, sale and purchase and option agreements, joint ventures and mining exploration matters. Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego & Dörr's lawyers offer additional expertise representing clients in the financing and operation of mining projects.