Lloreda Camacho & Co. houses a dominant mining offering that some laud as ‘one of the best in Colombia’. The team’s specialist sector focus ensures that it acts for a lengthy roster of global junior and mid-tier mining companies, with Zijin‑Continental Gold, International Materials Colombia and Outcrop Silver & Gold among its representative clients. The group is additionally distinguished by its comprehensive industry support, with lawyers routinely handling the full gamut of mining matters, from advising on licensing and administrative law processes, through to project construction and corporate transactions. Department head Ignacio Santamaría, who also leads the tax and international trade areas, combines expertise in regulatory and transactional work. The two-partner practice additionally draws on Ángela María Salazar, who specialises in mining and environment law and is singled out for her ’availability, kindness, knowledge, and dedication’. The pair recently worked in tandem to advise Outcrop Silver & Gold Corporation on a public equity offering, among other matters. Senior associate Ana María Sandoval provides support.
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Testimonials
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‘The interaction between the client and the firm is directly with the partners, which allows the client to reduce risk regarding questions and concerns, making the solution identification process more efficient. Partners strive to proactively understand the client, their operations, and their problems.’
‘The team has participated in the most significant transactions in the sector, ensuring specific experience in the client's business. Ángela María Salazar is the partner in charge of our work, and I highlight her expertise in the mining and energy sector.’
‘It is distinguished by its deeply collaborative approach, high-level technical specialisation, and constant commitment to innovation. It is also unique for its combination of local and international experience, which allows it to offer strategic, customised solutions aligned with its clients' business objectives.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their combination of technical knowledge, strategic focus, and personal commitment to clients. Their main advantage lies in their closeness to the client's business: they not only understand the legal context, but also the commercial, regulatory, and operational environments.’
- ‘Lloreda Camacho has a very good mining and environmental team, surely one of the best in Colombia. Ángela María Salazar stands out for her availability, kindness, knowledge, and dedication.’
- ‘The firm is expert in a variety of matters, especially those related to mining companies: environmental, mining, and corporate law. The team’s approach is friendly and concrete, and it maintains strong collaboration strategies with clients. Lawyers are firm in their assessments; they do not mislead clients.’
Key clients
- Antioquia Gold Limited
- Asociación Colombiana de Minería
- Collective Mining Limited
- Exploraciones La Rica Colombia
- Gramalote Colombia Limited
- International Materials Colombia
- Minera MonteÁguila
- Minera Monteoro
- Mineros Aluvial
- Minerales Santa Ana Colombia
- Outcrop Silver & Gold Corporation
- Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad
Work highlights
Advised Minera Monte Águila on the termination of the exploration agreement with venture option executed with Minera Anzá Sucursal Colombia, Minera Anzá BVI, and Orosur Mining.
Represented Minerales Santa Ana Colombia in a constitutional action initiated by citizens of the municipality of Faln (Tolima) against the National Mining Agency.
Advised Outcrop Silver & Gold Corporation on a public equity offering.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Ignacio Santamaría; Ángela María Salazar