Ignacio Santamaria
Partner
Lloreda Camacho & Co.
More informationLawyers at Lloreda Camacho & Co. ‘provide comprehensive advice, and timely and accurate support’. Distinguished by its focus on the mining sector, the group acts for a mix of multinational and domestic clients on a range of industry matters, including regulatory issues, bid tenders, commercial transactions, and dispute resolution. Department head Ignacio Santamaria is held up by sources for his ’instinct for solutions’; he brings to bear comprehensive expertise across the full life cycle of mining law. The group also includes next-generation partner Angela María Salazar, who combines strength in mining and environmental matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The Lloreda Camacho natural resources and energy team is a team with many years of experience in the sector. It has participated in different negotiations and projects, which, added to its knowledge of Colombian legislation, allows it to provide comprehensive advice, and timely and accurate support.’
‘The firm’s regulatory update service is ideal in these times of constant regulatory reform.’
‘The team’s knowledge, experience and participation in countless transactions, in addition to its understanding of the reality of the sector and the country, makes us have full confidence in Lloreda's advice — we feel supported and safe.’
‘Ángela María Salazar is an integral lawyer, with all-round knowledge of the mining industry. Her service to her clients is impeccable, she always protects our interests and those of the industry.’
‘Ignacio Santamaría is a practical and honest lawyer, with a transversal vision of business and an instinct for solutions.’
‘We value the team’s capacity for strategic relationships to achieve the objectives.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their ability to provide responses in real time. The team assigns specialists by field. We particularly highlight Ángela María Salazar.’
Key clients
- Anglo American
- Outcrop Silver & Gold Corp
- Collective Mining
- Minera Monte Águila
- Minera Monteoro
- Mineros Aluvial BIC
- Zijin-Continental Gold
- Incimmet
- Antioquia Gold
- Libero Copper
- Minera Vetas
- Volador Holdings
- International Materials
Work highlights
- Advised Minera Monte Águila on phase two of the exploration agreement, with venture option, executed with Minera Anzá sucursal Colombia, Minera Anzá BVI, and Orosur Mining.
- Advised Minera Monte Águila on its qualification to participate in the bid processes initiated by the National Mining Agency.
- Provided ongoing advice to Minera Monte Águila in connection with mining regulations applicable to its operations.
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Ángela María Salazar
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Practice head
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Ignacio Santamaría, Ángela María Salazar