With ‘extensive knowledge of the current mining legislation’, Guerrero Olivos' eight-member mining practice acts for domestic and international mining clients, as well as private investment funds. The department is experienced in a range of mining areas, such as copper, lithium, gold, saltpetre, iodine and potassium. Clients additionally benefit from the team’s ability to leverage the firm’s regulatory mining, environmental law, corporate and financing expertise. Its specialisms also encompass local community issues, mining judicial work, and project acquisitions and financings, as well as royalty and streaming agreements, joint ventures, and M&A deals. The mining practice is led by mining-related project development and finance expert Pedro Lyon; Marco Zavala assists mining companies and investment funds with transactions and regulatory issues; and the wide-ranging practice of Benjamín Pérez includes mineral exploration, project development, mining agreements, M&A, and regulatory and environmental issues. At associate level, Sebastian Mozó advises on mining-related project development, due diligence, and regulatory and environmental aspects. In a notable boost to the team, María Paz Pulgar and Ignacio Aswani joined the firm in August 2023 (as partner and associate respectively) from Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría. Paz advises on the acquisition, development and operation of mining projects, while Aswani’s practice includes due diligence, and environmental and regulatory issues.
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- ‘Extensive knowledge of the current mining legislation and how it is used to manage and obtain the permits and easements that are necessary for mining projects and operations.’
- ‘This office has the experience in its team to resolve all types of situations favourably for the client.’
- ‘Great knowledge of mining law in Chile. Excellent management skills and commitment to meeting client needs.’
- ‘Multidisciplinary teams and variety in the diverse experience of each professional on the assigned team.’
- ‘Benjamín Pérez and Pedro Lyon - great experience in this area and proven success.’
- ‘Benjamín Pérez does an excellent job.’
- ‘Marco Zavala is absolutely willing to help, and provides timely, pertinent and relevant information.’
- ‘María Paz Pulgar stands out for her deep knowledge of mining law and her excellent management skills. She is a well-rounded professional who is committed and focused on her clients.’
Key clients
- Fenix Gold
- Torq Resources
- Pan American Silver
- Antofagasta Minerals
- Anglo American
- Ecora Resources
- Osisko Gold Royalties
- SIMCO
- Santiago Metals
- Simbalik
- La Fortuna Resources
Work highlights
- Advised Fenix Gold on obtaining the approval of an environmental impact study.
- Advised Pan American Silver on the sale of part of its stake in the Agua De La Falda project (a joint venture with Codelco) to Rio Tinto.
- Advised Torq Resources on the structuring and execution of a due diligence and option agreement for the acquisition of Minera Santa Cecilia.
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Pedro Lyon, Marco Zavala, María Paz Pulgar, Benjamín Pérez