Fielding a ‘team of lawyers who rely on collaboration to handle complex cases’, Barros & Errázuriz's six-member mining practice is experienced in a range of mining agreements, in relation to options, joint ventures, streaming and royalties, as well as mining leases and easements. The full-service practice also houses specialists in in mining sector M&A and litigation, along with project development-related environmental and permitting issues and day-to- day operational matters. The group further leverages the expertise of the firm’s well-known M&A, financing, energy, environmental and regulatory teams. With significant experience in advising mining companies on mining agreements, M&A, financing and project management, Felipe Allende leads the group; while senior associate Martin Vial assists with the regulatory aspects of mining projects, his experience covering mining concessions, permits, water rights and environmental authorisations.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘A team of lawyers who rely on collaboration to handle complex cases.’
- ‘Diversity of knowledge and experience, building long-term, close and personalised relationships.’
- ‘Diligence when resolving cases.’
- ‘They excel through a combination of professional and personal qualities.’
- ‘Their knowledge of the law, communication skills, empathy, and professional ethics are vital.’
- 'They have the ability to build trust with clients - a very important aspect.’
- ‘Clients place their complete trust in Felipe Allende.’
Key clients
- JX Nippon Mining & Metals
- Aguas Esperanza
- Transelec
- Camino Minerals Corporation
- Colbún
- Minera Peñoles de Chile
- Vista Hermosa Inversiones Forestales
- Minera Fresnillo
Work highlights
Acted as Chilean counsel for JX Advanced Metals Corporation a(nd some of its affiliates) on the execution of a purchase agreement with Lundin Mining Corporation for the ¥$50m sale of a 19% stake in SCM Lumina Copper Chile by JX Nippon to Lundin.
Advised a borrower-consortium, comprised of Almar WaterSolutions and Transelec, on the financing of approximately $1.5bn, granted by a syndicate of over 25 local and international banks and financial institutions, for the development of a seawater transport system for Minera Centinela.
Advising Camino Corp on its potential acquisition of Cuprum Resources Chile, a Chilean mining company that is developing a ready-to-build copper project in Coquimbo.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Felipe Allende
Other key lawyers
Rodrigo Jeria; Ignacio Quintana; Trinidad Benavente