Baker McKenzie’s mining practice frequently coordinates advice across environmental, tax, labour and regulatory law. The department is co-led by Adolfo Durañona, whose work on mining investments often involves environmental and permitting matters, EPC arrangements, and royalty structures; alongside Ezequiel Artola, who also advises on project structuring, compliance with sector-specific regulations and the negotiation of agreements necessary for mining ventures. Other important team members include experienced senior associates Delfina Ferrario, who handles product and service contracts, as well as related filings; and Paola Caballero, who uses her corporate expertise to assist with joint ventures, farm-ins, and governance.
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Key clients
- Albemarle Corporation
- Vale
- Rincon Litio
- Puna Group
- Rio Tinto
Work highlights
Advised Rio Tinto on its $6.7bn acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, covering due diligence on Argentine projects, regulatory compliance under the RIGI regime, and coordination across multiple jurisdictions including Argentina, UK, Australia, Japan, Canada, and USA.
Providing ongoing legal support to Rio Tinto for the Rincon Project in Salta, Argentina, including mining regulatory compliance, indigenous rights analysis, and the structuring of offtake and marketing agreements to optimize revenue streams.
Advises Albemarle Corporation on all aspects of its Antofalla Project in Catamarca, Argentina, including regulatory compliance, investment structuring, foreign exchange and tax planning, and environmental standards to secure long-term operational stability.
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Practice head
Adolfo Durañona
Other key lawyers
Ezequiel Artola; Delfina Ferrario; Paola Caballero