With a market-leading reputation, Hernández & Cía fields a roster of specialists well-versed in the intricacies of mining law. The team offers extensive expertise spanning the regulatory aspects of exploration, construction and financing; risk mitigation; and project development, with a focus on securing the relevant permits. Mining law specialist Luis Rodriguez Mariátegui co-leads the team with Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino, an authority on regulatory and environmental compliance matters, and the ‘excellent’ Miyanou Dufour, who specialises in joint ventures and the negotiation of corporate and financing contracts. Further bolstering the team are Juan Pablo Macassi, who contributes expertise in the exploration and exploitation phases of mining projects; and senior associate Joseline Pérez, who advises on contractual and environmental compliance matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Solid team.’
‘Committed to the customer.’
‘This practice is the most agile and finds solutions to the client's needs. They don't put up obstacles; they work to find solutions.’
‘Miyanou Dufour has a thorough knowledge of the sector and the legal system in general; she is an excellent team leader.'
Key clients
- Hudbay Perú
- Aurifera Tres Cruces
- Marcobre
- Rio Tinto Minera Perú
- Minera Las Bambas
- Minsur
- Compañía Minera Santa Luisa
- Lumina Copper
- Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration
- Silver Crown Royalties
- Compañía Minera Antamina
- Las Bravas No. 2 de Ica
Work highlights
Advising Compañía Minera Antapaccay on designing the permitting strategy for the development of the Coroccohuayco pit and beneficiation plant in the Antapaccay - Tintaya Expansion - Integración Coroccohuayco mining unit.
Advised Marcobre on the development of Justa Subterranea, an underground development following the exploitation of the open pit, and on day-to-day legal issues in its operations.
Advising Silver Crown Royalties on the purchase of a royalty for up to 15% of the cash equivalent of silver produced from the Igor 4 project in Peru from PPX Mining.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Luis Rodríguez-Mariátegui; Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino; Miyanou Dufour;
Other key lawyers
Juan Pablo Macassi; Joseline Pérez