The natural resources practice at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is home to specialists in mining, environmental, water and energy law. Consistently mandated to advise on mining project developments, the full-service practice in Santiago covers the sustainable management of water rights, real estate issues and environmental resources. Considered ‘one of the best mining law teams in Chile’, it also assists with reducing and mitigating mining-related legal risks; while clients additionally benefit from the firm’s legal teams in Colombia and Peru, as well as its enviable knowledge of other South American jurisdictions, such as Ecuador. Co-heading the firm’s mining and natural resources group, professor of mining law at the Universidad de Los Andes, Juan Paulo Bambach, has enviable experience in large-scale mining transactions; while Jerónimo Carcelén is a mining and energy law expert who advises governments on mining-sector public policiy and legal frameworks, as well as assisting multilateral entities and private companies on foreign investment, and mining company and project acquisitions. Carcelén’s practice also covers mining-related dispute resolution and arbitration, along with financing, construction issues and easements. The principal associate to note, Felipe Ossa P's workload encompasses mining-related regulatory issues and assisting mining companies with corporate, M&A and finance matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘One of the best mining law teams in Chile.’
- ‘Extensive knowledge and experience in the lithium industry.’
- ‘Praised for their knowledge of the sector, and the speed, efficiency and relevance of their advice.’
- ‘Juan Paulo Bambach, Jerónimo Carcelén and Felipe Ossa P work with great professionalism.’
- ‘Juan Pablo Bambach's knowledge of the market is outstanding, as is his presence and dedication to cases.’
- ‘Felipe Ossa P has excellent knowledge of mining and transactional law.’
Key clients
- Sumitomo Metal Mining Co
- Advanced Streaming for Sustainable Resources
- Resource Capital Funds
- Eramet
- Aclara Resources
- Minera Salar Blanco
- Lithium Power International
- Lithium Chile
- Lilac Solutions
- Deloitte – Philippines
- Deloitte - Global
- Minera Vizcachitas
Work highlights
Advising Sumitomo Metal Mining Co on its investment in the Quebrada Blanca 2 Project, reportedly one of the largest undeveloped copper resources globally.
Advised A3S on its separation agreement with former partner Argor Heraeus (Switzerland).
Advised Resource Capital Fund on the due diligence process, structuring and negotiation of several critical agreements, in collaboration with Compañía Minera Punta del Cobre (Pucobre) for the development of the El Espino project.
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Practice head
Juan Paulo Bambach; Jerónimo Carcelén