Estudio Echecopar

The mining practice at Estudio Echecopar is led by Valentín Paniagua and is known for handling regulatory and transactional matters in the mining sector, as well as defending clients in administrative sanctioning proceedings. Paniagua has experience acting for clients in the structuring and negotiations of transactions, as well as advising on environmental regulations as they relate to mining projects. Additional key contacts include principal associate Claudia Pacora, who was promoted to her position in 2025 and specialises in the renegotiation of mining agreements and negotiation of mining assignment transactions. Fellow principal Nicole Freire represents clients in environmental sanctioning proceedings before OEFA, including matters arising from alleged breaches of progressive mine closure obligations. She also advises on a broad range of regulatory, environmental and natural resources issues, with particular experience in matters affecting the mining sector.