Bringing together over 35 years of experience in the mining sector, Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a popular choice for key industry players seeking advice on high-end deals, and the ever-changing environmental and regulatory scenario. The team is particularly adept in M&A, investments and debt transactions, including alternative methods of financing, but also excels in crisis management, permitting matters and litigation. Mining law and government relations specialist Carlos Vilhena ‘has extensive experience in the mining area, serving both smaller companies and large multinational corporations’; he maintains a broad practice encompassing mining policy and regulations, contractual matters and corporate transactions. In addition to advising on M&A and financing mandates, senior associate Marina Bertucci Ferreira also assists clients with the development of policies and on the impact of new regulation.

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'Pinheiro Neto Advogados produces opinions with added value, as they are always unquestionably in line with the most recent legislation pertinent to the issues raised. In addition, the team produces documents and contracts in compliance with best practices, but always seeking the best interest of the client.'
'Carlos Vilhena has extensive experience in the mining area, serving both smaller companies and large multinational corporations.'
'Highly qualified team.'

Key clients

Rio Tinto
Yamana Gold
Kinross Gold Corporation
Franco-Nevada Corporation
Heineken
La Mancha Capital Advisory
China Molybdenum (CMOC)
Energy Fuels
Fortescue Metals Group
Royal Gold

Work highlights

Acted as Brazilian counsel to Yamana Gold in its acquisition by Goldfields.
Advised The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) on the fourth amended and restated credit agreement between borrowers Lundin Mining Corporation and Lundin Mining and the joint lenders.
Advised Franco-Nevada Corporation and La Mancha Capital Advisory on the project financing for the construction of the Tocantinzinho Gold Project.

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