Specialised mining, environmental and corporate law firm Claussen & Velasco acts for small, medium, and large mining companies during all phases of mining projects. Its coverage encompasses both implementation and exploitation stages, including closures, as well as advice on mining, water, surface and land rights. The nine-member mining group also covers environmental issues and community relations. Co-leading the firm’s mining offering at name-partner level, Carlos Claussen is a highly-regarded mining law specialist, whose track record includes assisting mining companies with both corporate matters and defence-side litigation; and Felipe Velasco, an expert in the commercial, corporate and tax law aspects of mining. At associate level, litigation head Lester Maxwell assists company clients with civil, administrative, mining and corporate matters.
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- 'The firm has a deep understanding of mining law issues, and they also have the ability to connect issues across different areas, such as mining, commercial, and environmental law.'
- 'They are always available to provide answers. They put the problem into perspective and offer various solutions. They are a constant complement to decision-making.'
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Carlos Claussen; Felipe Velasco