MERCOSUR - Argentina • Energy and natural resources
Beccar Varela
Investors, exploration companies and equipment suppliers in the mining industry turn to Beccar Varela for support on the regulatory aspects of the Argentine mining industry, including public law, tax, and financial regulations, as well as labour, land use and temporary importations of machinery. The team serves a broad mix of clients, including senior and junior developers, and covers all phases of the mining life cycle, advising on transactions, provincial permitting issues and negotiations with landowners. The team is co-led by banking and finance veteran Roberto Fortunati, who has long been active in the sector; and corporate, project finance and mining partner Alejandro Poletto.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They manage financing questions in the sector very well; Roberto Fortunati has considerable knowledge and seniority.’
Key clients
- Southern Copper
- Centaur Resources
- Sandvik
- Saint Gobain
- Esco Servicios Mineros
- Placo Argentina
- Lake Resources
Work highlights
- Advising Group Centaur on the corporate status of its local subsidiary in Argentina as well as on its lithium investment projects.
- Advised Southern Copper Corporation on the transfer and registration of mining properties as well as regulatory compliance issues arising from the option agreement for the Hoyada Project in the province of Catamarca, Argentina.
- Advised Southern Copper Corporation on the drafting of drilling contracts required for the development of the mining activity in the province of Río Negro, and exploration contracts required for the development of mining activity in the province of Catamarca.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Roberto Fortunati, Alejandro Poletto