ALN Mining Law Firm

Chihuahua-based boutique ALN Mining Law Firm draws on over twenty years’ experience in Mexican extractive industry matters. The group advises on mining-sector M&A transactions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, as well as exploration, exploitation and royalty agreements, along with the transfer of mining rights. Its offering is further bolstered by expertise in regulatory compliance and environmental law, as well as land occupancy and community-related mandates. A member of the Canadian-Mexican mining chamber, seasoned senior partner Joel A González co-leads the practice in conjunction with Javier Andujo, whose expertise spans environmental law, rights-of-way issues and land occupation matters, particularly involving ejidal land. Associate David Almeida focuses on administrative and regulatory matters, including related disputes, and regularly represents clients before authorities such as the Dirección General de Minas, the Registro Público de Minería and CONAGUA. Fellow associate Javier Estrada, whose practice has more of a corporate and environmental focus, has more than a decades' experience advising mining clients. Additional names to note at associate level include Marco Antonio Perea, who handles a combination of mining and corporate matters; and Miguel Alejandro Rivera, who is well versed in regulatory compliance.