Bomchil's 'proactive, fast-paced' team supports mining and energy production groups in the development, financing, and operation of projects involving lithium, uranium, and gold. The practice assists clients with acquiring mining rights and shares in local companies and advises on contracts, joint ventures, and investment programs. The team is led by mining specialist Alejandro D’Onofrio, who counsels clients on M&A transactions and project development, and energy and natural resources expert Pablo Alliani, who focuses on regulatory, contractual, and investment matters. Cristian Galansky heads the litigation and arbitration side of the mining practice and also offers advice on environmental and commercial matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Proactive, fast-paced team with a wealth of knowledge of the market and its players.'
  • ‘Alejandro D'Onofrio and Pablo Alliani are excellent and have opened doors to the market for us, in addition to advising us.'

Key clients

  • Desarrollo de Proyectos Mineros (Lundin)
  • Maverix Metals
  • Aluar Aluminio Argentino
  • Grupo Corporación America
  • Corven Motors Argentina
  • Eramine Sudamérica

Work highlights

Advising Lundin Group on a specific course of action to protect its foreign investment in Argentina in connection with the Josemaria Project, including matters such as exchange controls, payment of imports, repayment of debt, distribution of dividends abroad, tax benefits and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Representing Grupo Corporación América in its first large investment in the mining sector.
Representing Eramine (an Argentine subsidiary of Eramet, a French conglomerate) in certain tax and financial matters related to its Argentine lithium project (Centenario Ratones project).

Practice head

Pablo Alliani; Alejandro D’Onofrio

Other key lawyers

Cristian Galansky