Alfaro Abogados
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Alfaro Abogados assists mining operators, exploration and development companies, and domestic and international investors in navigating Argentina’s regulatory and permitting landscape. The team also supports clients with corporate structuring, project financing, M&A, customs and tax issues, environmental compliance, and foreign investment law. Practice head Ignacio Celorrio specialises in mining law, with decades of experience advising on related corporate, regulatory, and institutional matters. Nicolás Ferla, who is ‘valued for his strong communication skills’, provides corporate and environmental counsel in cross-border mining transactions, while Andrés Villarreal delivers ’pragmatic and timely advice’ in M&A matters. Federico Palavecino offers tax advisory services to lithium, silver, and gold mining companies. Since publication, the entire team has left the firm - effective as of February 2026
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Testimonials
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- 'Industry knowledge in the mining sector.'
- 'The individuals are always solution oriented and keep the goal of the client at the forefront. In particular, Ignacio Celorrio, Nicholás Ferla, Federico Palavecino and Andrés Villarreal are some of the legal team members who have worked with our organisation. Their breadth of expertise ranges from detailed legal points to a broad ability to navigate political issues.'
Key clients
- Lithium Americas
- Lundin Mining
Work highlights
Advised LAAC on the 14.9% acquisition of Proyecto Pastos Grandes by a Ganfeng Lithium subsidiary.