PPO Abogados‘ ’highly competent’ energy and natural resources team advises national and international clients from the power generation, hydrocarbons and mining sectors. The firm has been involved in the development of a lithium project in Bolivia, and is advising on a major private investment in the green hydrogen and ammonia sphere. The group advised a number of new energy and natural resources clients in 2022 on a diverse range of matters, such as regulations, commercial agreements and litigation. The team is co-led by four lawyers: public law expert Diego Böhrt; Mattias Garrón, who is praised for giving 'excellent results' in mining matters; Pablo Ordoñez, a hydrocarbons expert who advises clients such as Canacol Energy; and Carlos Pinto, who advises companies on the development of energy, mining and hydrocarbons projects.
Testimonials
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‘Its people seem very good. The main partner I deal with certainly knows his specialist part of the law.’
‘The partners are available when I need them. Mattias Garrón is the main partner I use. He is excellent. The PPO people are more than happy to listen to me legal views even though I am not a lawyer.’
‘Highly responsible and highly competent.’
‘Trustworthy and efficient.’
- 'Efficiency in delivering results, collaboration between colleagues from different types of law, well-established structure and appropriate communication channels with the client.'
- 'Mattias Garrón and Pablo Ordoñez are the most outstanding in their specialties. Good communication and good treatment stand out in both. On the other hand, Mattias in mining issues, gives excellent results.'
Key clients
- New Pacific Metals Corp.
- Productora H2 Bolivia
- Whitehorse Gold Corp.
- Uranium One
- Cartier Silver Corp.
- Canacol Energy
- Mantaro Precious Metals Corp.
- Compañía Minera Gondwanaland Sociedad Anónima/South Amercian Metals Pty.
- Penfold
- Goldenhill Áridos y Servicios
Work highlights
- Advised Productora H2 Bolivia on all aspects of the development of the Pacha Kanchay Project, which involves the construction of a $2bn green ammonia plant, including government relations, financing agreements and acquisitions.
- Advised Uranium One on a public tender launched by state-owned company Yacimientos del Litio Boliviano, to award a concession to carry out the exploitation of lithium reserves and build a lithium carbonate plant.
- Advising New Pacific Metals on all legal matters related to the three projects it is developing through Bolivian subsidiaries, including the negotiation of a mining production contract and advise on the Carangas project.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pablo Ordoñez, Mattias Garrón, Carlos Pinto, Diego Böhrt