Clients turn to Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria for comprehensive advice on permits as well as regulatory and contractual matters related to the mining industry. The practice group is noted for advising international companies on local mining requirements, in addition to assisting with the development of exploration projects. Contributing broad expertise in corporate, financial and M&A transactions is team head Rafael Lengua; Raúl Ravina specialises in the surveying and acquisition of land for mining projects. At the principal associate level are Sergio Cueva, who advises clients on corporate, financing, regulatory and social matters; and Mitzy Longa, a specialist in mining and environmental regulation, as well as related contractual and corporate matters.
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Key clients
- Alpayana
- Anglo American Quellaveco
- Antamina
- BHP Group
- Cementos Pacasmayo
- Compañía Minera Antamina
- Compañía Minera Miski Mayo
- Compañía Minera Zafranal
- Coppernico Metals
- Gold Fields La Cima
- Icm Pachapaqui
- Japan, Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC)
Work highlights
Advised BHP World Exploration on obtaining all necessary permits required for developing their mining exploration projects Qoya-Chullo, Rafaella and Huatana.
Assisted Miski Mayo with an appeal proceeding before the Mining Court (Consejo de Minería) to annul Resolution 0526-2023-MINEM-DGM/V issued by the General Mining Directorate.
Advised Nexa Resources Peru on the sale of 100% of their interest in Minera Pampa de Cobre to Quilla Resources Peru.
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Practice head
Rafael Lengua
Other key lawyers
Raúl Ravina; Sergio Cueva; Mitzy Longa