
Cuatrecasas handles a steady stream of work in the mining sector, with expertise spanning regulatory, administrative and transactional matters. The practice group is noted for assisting clients with environmental and safety regulations, with a roster of clients that includes mining companies, financial entities and private equity funds. Team head Ina Drago’s broad expertise encompasses assisting clients in the acquisition, development and operation stages of a mining project; financial aspects such as royalties and streaming agreements; and advising clients on sanctioning proceedings. Oscar Trelles is a key figure in domestic and multijurisdictional M&A as they pertain to the mining industry; principal associate Milagros Cacho advises on regulatory compliance as well as permitting and licensing matters.
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Key clients
- Stracon
- Cerro de Pasco Resources
- Aurum International Group
- Hudbay Perú
- Aesa Infraestructura y Minería
- San Martin Contratistas Generales
- Osmonix International
- OCIM Metals & Mining
- Silver X Mining
- Marcobre
- LDC Mining OPS
- GMI Commodities Peru
Work highlights
Advised Cerro de Pasco Resources on selling its stake in Cerro de Pasco del Perú to FIC03.
Advised Sierra Sumac Rumi on a legal strategy for restructuring the company.
Advised Hudbay Peru on technical mining aspects and issues related to agreements with communities.
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Practice head
Ina Drago
Other key lawyers
Oscar Trelles; Milagros Cacho

