Energy, Mining and Natural Resources

Partner

Partner at PPU expert in Energy, Mining and Natural Resources. His professional practice focuses in legal advice to governments on their mining public policy and legal frameworks (Ecuador, Afghanistan, Colombia), to multilateral entities (the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Swiss Cooperation Agency), and to private companies on matters dealing with foreign investments, purchase of mining companies and projects, mining-related dispute resolution and arbitration, and contractual negotiations associated to the mining industry in topics such as financing, construction and easements. He has vast experience, both in the public and private sectors, being a top notch in legal and regulatory matters, which has allowed him to participate in the negotiation of contracts between mining companies and host-States; in international investment arbitrations; and in the design of public policies and legal and regulatory frameworks for mining in more than 15 countries, including advice to the Chamber of Deputies (Cámara de Diputados de Chile) for the drafting of bills related to the mining industry.

Spanish, English

Doctor PhD in Law (c), Western Ontario University (2020-Currently). Diploma on Specialization in Implementation of Mining Investment Projects in Indigenous Lands and Territories, Universidad Central de Chile (2010).  Master of laws International Economic Law from Georgetown University, EE.UU (2004-2005). Diploma on Economy and Finance for Lawyers, Universidad de Chile (2000). Lawyer from Pontificia Universidad Católica, Chile (1996).