Displaying ‘a willingness and determination to resolve challenges’, Baker McKenzie Chile's four-member team has wide-ranging experience in mining, energy and environmental matters. The full-service group’s advice ranges from compliance with environmental regulations, to obtaining project-related permits. The Santiago office also routinely liaises with the firm’s large global and Latin America environmental practices on cross-border mandates. The department is led by mining law specialist Mirco Hilgers, while senior associate Santiago Vial is experienced in mining, infrastructure and corporate law.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘A willingness and determination to resolve challenges.’
- ‘The firm’s greatest strength is its international network.’
‘The team stands out for its permanent updating on existing regulations and its ability to interpret and apply them to specific cases.’
‘Great communication skills, resource management, commitment and client orientation.’
‘Very good interaction and availability from Mirco Hilgers and Javiera Velasco.’
‘Mirco Hilgers and Javiera Velasco demonstrate sincere interest in finding solutions for the client and its challenges.’
Key clients
- Battery Mineral Resources Corporation
- Fortescue Metals Group
- Trafigura PTE
- Aguas Pacífico
- Mantos Copper
- Haldeman Mining Company
- Activo Austral
- Vulco
- Boart Longyear Company
- Vermeer Corporation
- Continental Tire de Mexico
- Aceros América
- Agroreservas de Chile
- Camposol
- Colgate Palmolive Comercial
- Pochteca Chile
Work highlights
- Advised Battery Mineral Resources Corporation on the environmental and regulatory aspects of its mining projects.
- Assisted Fortescue Metals Groups with environmental filings.
- Advised Trafigura PTE on environmental matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mirco Hilgers