Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria continues to provide strategic counsel to major mining companies, offering expertise in complex transactions, the negotiation of strategic contracts, permitting and regulatory affairs. The firm’s natural resources practice is co-led by the dual-qualified (Peru and New York) Rafael Lengua, who is recognised for his expertise in complex mining, corporate and financial transactions); and natural resources expert Raúl Ravina, a July-2023 partner hire from CMS Grau who contributes particular expertise in land acquisition and reclamation for investment projects. Natural resources' practice directors Roberth Rojas and Juan Pulgar-Vidal (who arrived at the firm with Ravina) specialise in acquiring and regularising surface lands for mining projects, along with associated negotiation, acquisition and titling processes. At associate level, experienced principal Sergio Cueva assists mining and natural resources companies with complex corporate/M&A, financing, and contractual matters; while senior Mitzy Longa focuses on mining and environmental regulations.

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Testimonials

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  • 'PPU's team has unique expertise in land reclamation matters, which it executes with excellent professionalism.'
  • 'Their experience in the field is outstanding; they are professional in every sense: treatment, knowledge, immediate response to requirements, first-class attention.'
  • 'They are unique in land reclamation processes, they execute it incredibly well with a lot of professionalism; they have professionals with a lot of experience in the field.'
  • 'Efficiency and very high-quality treatment from Mitzy Longa.'

Key clients

  • JX Nippon Mining And Metals Exploration Peru
  • Minera Hampton Peru
  • Nexa Resources Perú
  • Operadores Concentrados Peruanos
  • Pampa Camarones
  • ICM Pachapaqui
  • Compañía Minera Caravelí
  • Anglo American Quellaveco
  • Pan American Silver
  • Minsur
  • BHP Billiton World Exploration Inc (sucursal del Peru)
  • Compañía Minera Miski Mayo

Work highlights

  • Advised BHP on obtaining all the necessary permits to develop its mining exploration projects “Jatum Orcco”, “Huatana”, “Accopata”, “Corracorral” and “Qoya” located in the Peruvian highlands.
  • Advised Miski Mayo on all issues related to mining permits required for the operation of the Bayovar Phosphate project, located in Sehura, Piura.
  • Advised Compañía Minera Hampton on obtaining the necessary mining permits for the operation of its “Los Calatos” mining project.

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Rafael Lengua, Raúl Ravina