With longstanding mining sector expertise, Baker McKenzie Chile’s team in Santiago is routinely mandated to advise on mining facility projects. The practice also handles desalinisation plants, ports, roads, railroads and energy projects. Antonio Ortúzar is a veteran specialist in natural resources projects; Mirco Hilgers is a mining project expert; Jaime Munro’s wide-ranging experience encompasses infrastructure projects, M&A and capital markets; Fernando Castro advises on M&A, private equity, capital markets, and corporate reorganisations; Andrés Wagner leads the firm’s Santiago real estate offering; and Cristóbal Larrain’s workload includes energy, mining and infrastructure projects, as well as banking and finance. Santiago Vial, Javiera Velasco and José Tomás Gutiérrez are associates to note.
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- One of the team's key differentiators is the human quality of its lawyers. Beyond their technical skills and specialised knowledge, they demonstrated empathy, commitment, and a genuine understanding of the importance of the work we do. I would particularly highlight the team's constant availability, their promptness in responding to inquiries, and their ability to explain complex topics clearly and accessibly.
- The professionals involved have great technical knowledge and practical experience, with excellent soft skills to understand the business and propose solutions.
- Mirco Hilgers and Santiago Vial stand out for their expertise and practical experience, market knowledge, and flexibility.
Key clients
- Trafigura PTY
- Chevron Corporation
- Marubeni Corporation
- Impala Terminals Logistics Switzerland
- Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions Chile
- Gilbarco Latin America
- Aguas Pacifico
- Cummins Inc
- Nordex Energy
- Mandarin Oriental International
Work highlights
Advised Aguas Pacífico on the legal structuring and protection of mining property rights for a $882m desalination plant and 105-km pipeline project.
Assisted Trafigura PTY with the negotiations and contractual arrangements for the acquisition of a 140MW natural gas power plant, including joint venture structuring and natural gas supply agreements.
Assistsed Impala Terminals Logistics Switzerland with the incorporation of its Chilean subsidiary and successful tender for warehousing operations at the Port of Arica, including regulatory filings.
Practice head
Antonio Ortúzar, Jr; Jaime Munro; Fernando Castro; Andres Wagner; Mirco Hilgers; Cristóbal Larraín