Prieto Abogados' ‘responsible, proactive and punctual’ team is able to leverage the full-service firm’s expertise in energy, infrastructure and real estate for mining matters. The 13-strong group can also boast strong relationships with major investment funds. The practice is co-led by Juan Tagle, a regular adviser on mining projects who also leads the firm’s M&A offering; and Agustín Martorell, whose experience includes both advising major mining companies on mining option agreements and participating in mining industry-related administrative sanctioning procedures. Projects and infrastructure partner Nicolás Yuraszeck K is also active in the sector as necesary. In the firm’s associate pool, Ignacio Matte assists with mining, environmental and regulatory matters, while Ignacio Quintana departed the firm in July 2023.
Testimonials
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- ‘Up to date with the legal issues that affect clients.’
- ‘Very professional, punctual, and good value for money.’
- ‘Responsible, proactive and punctual.’
Key clients
- Los Andes Copper (Vizcachitas)
- SMU
- Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi SCM
- Compañía Minera Teck Quebrada Blanca
- YPF Chile
- Anglo American Sur
- Pampa Camarones
- Sociedad Punta del Cobre
- DP World San Antonio
Work highlights
- Advising Sociedad Punta del Cobre on the environmental and regulatory aspects of the El Espino project.
- Advised Anglo American Sur (Anglo) on the development and negotiation with Aguas Pacifico (Grupo Patria) of two agreements, which were required by Anglo for the creation of an integrated water security project in central Chile.
- Assisting SMU with the mining property aspects of several real estate development projects.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Tagle, Agustín Martorell