Transactions are the cornerstone of Mattos Filho’s mining offering, which assists a host of mining companies, financial institutions, investors, and royalty companies with significant M&A, joint ventures, commercial agreements, project financing, and royalty and streaming matters. Further competencies include regulatory advice, and ESG issues, as well as legislative and policy-making input. Seasoned mining expert Adriano Drummond Trindade leads the team from Brasilia, lending his vast experience to clients seeking advice on mining regulation and policy, contracts, M&A, and financing. Associate Eugênia Maria Menezes Pedroso, based in São Paulo, is adept in infrastructure projects involving the mining industry, and also advises on M&A, private equity, and corporate restructuring deals.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has been very helpful in understanding the details of Brazilian mining law, as well as bridging between the North American practice and the Brazilian practice, to help us ensure that the deal principles are reflected in our Brazilian deals.’

  • ‘Adriano Drummond Trinidade and Eugênia Maria Menezes Pedroso are excellent and well versed in Brazilian mining law issues.’

  • ‘Incredible responsiveness coupled with practical appreciation of business context and in-depth subject matter expertise.’

Key clients

  • Ero Copper
  • G Mining Ventures
  • Pan American Silver
  • Norsk Hydro
  • New Wave Tech (Lorinvest)
  • Bahia Mineração
  • Brazilian Nickel
  • Equinox Gold
  • Centaurus Metals
  • Lithium Royalty

Work highlights

  • Advised G Mining Ventures on the project financing of its Tocantinzinho Gold Project.
  • Advised Wave Nickel on the acquisition of the Niquelândia operation from CBA.
  • Advised Pan American Silver on the acquisition of Yamana Gold in a $4.8bn deal, in relation to Brazilian issues.

Lawyers

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Adriano Drummond Trindade, Eugênia Maria Menezes Pedroso