Felipe Allende
Barros & ErrázurizAble to leverage the expertise of its M&A, financing and regulatory practices as necessary, the natural resources practice at full-service player Barros & Errázuriz fields specialists with experience in both domestic and cross-border mining matters. The five-member group handles option agreements, joint ventures and mining leases, along with streaming and royalties. It also assists with environmental matters, permitting issues and day-to-day mining issues. The group’s principal advisers are longstanding energy industry expert Fernando Garrido; and Felipe Allende, who assists mining companies with M&A transactions and project management issues. Particularly active advising on the processing of mining concessions, Martin Vial is the senior associate to note.
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- 'The plus of the team - apart from its experience, dedication and commitment - what sets it apart from others, is the leadership and experience of senior partner Felipe Allende. His leadership empowers the team towards a common goal.'
- 'In our opinion, the Barros & Errázuriz team in the area of mining law stands out for its diligence; they are pro-business and they resolve any conflict or agreement in the shortest possible time, without delays or unnecessary procedures that only delay the process. This is the advantage that we value most about the firm. The collaboration and communication between the legal team and us is optimal.'
Key clients
- JX Nippon Mining & Metals
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- Almar Waters
- Minera Peñoles de Chile
- Minera Fresnillo
- Vista Hermosa Inversiones Forestales
Work highlights
- Chilean counsel to JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation (and certain of its affiliates) on the execution of a binding purchase agreement with Lundin Mining Corporation for the sale of 51% of JX Nippon’s interest in SCM Lumina Copper Chile.
- Advised Mitsubishi Corporation on the purchase of 5% of the Marimaca project, a copper deposit in the Antofagasta region.
- Advised a consortium (comprising Almar Water and Transelec) on an agreement for the construction and operation of two seawater impulsion pipelines, as well as the transportation and supply of such water, which will be used for the Centinela, Antucoya and Óxidos Encuentro mining operations.
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Practice head
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Felipe Allende, Fernando Garrido