The mining practice at Pérez-Llorca (formerly Miranda & Amado, until the firms’ May 2026 merger) has substantial experience advising clients on matters related to land management, environmental regulation, and water rights. It is also known for acting on land acquisition, permitting and regulatory compliance mandates in the mining sector. Practice head Alberto Delgado is recognised for his expertise in M&A, project development and investment protection matters. Guillermo Bracamonte is experienced in representing clients in litigation relating to land acquisition for project expansion, while environmental and regulatory specialist Alberto Ventura frequently advises clients on environmental and land matters as they pertain to mining projects. Also noted are counsel Luzmila Zegarra, who assists with sanctioning procedures; and associate Cynthia Rebaza, who handles transactional matters.
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Key clients
- Zijin Mining Group
- Compañía Minera Zafranal
- Anglo American Quellaveco
- MMG / Minera Las Bambas
- Royal Gold
- Minera Chinalco Perú
- BHP Billiton
- Heeney Capital
- Hochschild Mining
- Nexa Resources
- Sierra Metals
- Silver Mountain Resources
Work highlights
Advised Royal Gold on its $3.5bn all-share acquisition of Sandstorm Gold and Horizon Copper.
Advising on the land acquisition process to develop the La Arena II copper project, which will entail investments of over $3bn.
Advising Minera Chinalco Peru on the $1.3bn expansion of the Toromocho mine, including related litigation, regulatory issues and agreements related to power and adjacent operators.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Alberto Delgado
Other key lawyers
Guillermo Bracamonte; Alberto Ventura; Luzmila Zegarra; Cynthia Rebaza