The mining practice at Lawgic Abogados is experienced in due diligence work, establishing mining properties, territorial protection, and litigation. The group also advises on mining-related pledges, options, mortgages, easements, royalties and financing, as well as streaming agreements. Managing partner and head of the projects practice, Agustín Walker has significant experience in mining development projects; while senior of counsel Andres Verdugo has longstanding expertise in large investment projects in the mining sector; both were formerly of counsel at leading mining boutique Núñez Muñoz Abogados. Verdugo’s workload also covers corporate matters and M&A, along with contractual, regulatory and compliance issues; while Walker also has considerable experties in water and electricity matters.
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- 'The team is very capable of handling different sectors of interest. Pushing updates among clients about new regulations and thinking outside the box for efficient solutions.'
- 'Lawgic stands out for its deep industry knowledge and a client-centric approach that sets it apart in the legal market, particularly in the mining sector.'
Key clients
- Teck Resources
- Codelco
Work highlights
Advising Sierra Gorda on mining, corporate law, major contracts, supply agreements and legal financing documents, as well as guarantees with local and foreign banks.
Practice head
Agustín Walker