Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's ‘great team of lawyers' is particularly well known for its mining-related M&A and project finance credentials; the group’s expertise takes in due diligence, deals involving mining issues, and mining contracts. The firm additionally houses a robust mining dispute resolution practice. Mining and natural resources group leader Juan Paulo Bambach is an expert in corporate law, M&A, energy, mining and natural resources, and enjoys a track record that includes high-stakes transactions on behalf of national and international mining exploration companies; mining and energy law expert Jerónimo Carcelén ’provides an exemplary service'; while María Paz Pulgar (who was promoted to counsel in March 2022) is experienced in major mining deals. At associate level, principal Felipe Ossa P handles mining-related regulatory issues, in addition to advising mining companies on corporate, M&A and financing matters. Former senior Natalia Czwiklitzer and principal María José Sotomayor both left for in-house roles during the course of 2022.

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'Very good handling of the entrusted issues, very well-ordered documentation, and great delivery at closing.'
'Solid preparation in environmental and corporate issues, good command of English, and very detailed.'
‘PPU is a great office, with internal systems that really stand out.'
'An available and trustworthy team that is willing to listen and solve.’
‘PPU has a great team of lawyers, with the necessary experience and knowledge to resolve all the queries that clients might raise.'
'Provides a comprehensive service, which includes the most varied areas of law. The lawyers generate the confidence that clients need to make decisions.'
‘Deep knowledge and practical solutions.’
'Jerónimo Carcelén provides an exemplary service.'

Work highlights

Advised Sumitomo Metal Mining Co and Sumitomo Corporation on the sale of a 45% stake in the Sierra Gorda Mining Project.
Advised Compañía Minera Mantos de Oro (a subsidiary of Kinross) on the process of reopening the La Coipa project.
Advised MSB on the consolidation by Lithium Power Investment of up-to 100% equity ownership of the Salar Blanco lithium project (through a three-party cross-border merger and stock acquisition arrangement).

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