Martínez de Hoz & Rueda regularly advises domestic and international clients on corporate structuring for lithium and copper mining projects, day-to-day regulatory compliance, and environmental permitting. The team is also involved in complex arbitration proceedings and counsels clients on the regulatory landscape governing mining rights, environmental obligations, and tax incentives. The 'dynamic' team is led by Tomás Lanardonne, who advises on the development, financing, and regulatory aspects of mining projects, and Marcos Blanco, who supports clients in tender processes, contract negotiations, and M&A matters. Public lawyer Juan Cruz Azzarri advises on regulatory frameworks and public bids, while corporate lawyer Fernando Zoppi focuses on cross-border M&A transactions in the mining industry.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is dynamic and technologically advanced.'

  • ‘They stand out for their dynamism and practicality of work.'

  • 'They are proactive in communicating with our team, always have well-thought-out advice and strategies in response to questions and approach, and are excellent partners to our business.'

  • 'Tomás Lanardonne has provided quality work thanks to his professional knowledge and industry experience. He is responsive to our every query and can always help in providing solutions or directions.'

Key clients

  • Imerys
  • Tsing Shang
  • Livent
  • Marcos Ayerza
  • Pan American Energy (Lithos)
  • Irkutsk Oil Company
  • Pan American Energy

Work highlights

Assisted the Tsing Shang Group in setting up its corporate structure for its mining projects in Argentina.
Advising Imerys, a world leader in mineral-based specialities, as legal counsel related to the sale of assets in Argentina in the context of a global sale (involving more than 20 countries worldwide) to Vuori Holding.

Practice head

Tomás Lanardonne; Marcos Blanco

Other key lawyers

Juan Cruz Azzarri; Fernando Zoppi