A deep roster of major national and international mining companies routinely turns to Miranda & Amado for its team’s expertise across the entire spectrum of mining operations. In addition to advising on due diligence related to the acquisition of titles and handling complex disputes before local and international arbitration panels, the practice group also routinely assists with concessions and matters related to the exploration, permitting, development and financing of mining projects. Mining law specialist Alberto Delgado heads the team, with Guillermo Bracamonte - who is particularly focused on transactional mining matters - providing additional partner-level support. Assisting clients with permitting, environmental and operational issues, as well as handling due diligence on mining prospects, counsel Luzmila Zegarra is another name to note. At associate level, Cynthia Rebaza provides key support to major clients on issues including regulation, due diligence, permitting and administrative sanctioning, among others.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'It is a top-notch studio covering all practice areas.'
  • 'Guillermo Bracamonte and Alberto Delgado are two stars of the mining sector.'

Key clients

  • Analytica Mineral Services
  • Apurimac Ferrum
  • Banco Santander Perú
  • Bank of America Corporation
  • Compañía Minera Antapaccay – Glencore
  • Great Panther Silver
  • Heeney Capital
  • Hochschild Mining
  • Las Bambas
  • MCQ Copper
  • Minera Antapaccay
  • Minera Chinalco Perú
  • Minera Las Bambas
  • Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
  • Nexa Resources
  • Red Citadel Resources
  • Scotiabank Peru
  • Sierra Metals Inc.
  • Silver Mountain Resources
  • Sociedad Minera Reliquias

Work highlights

  • Assisted Apurimac Ferrum with all its legal matters in Peru, including corporate and contractual issues, regulatory compliance with mining and environmental laws and the analysis of new projects and investment opportunities.
  • Advising Heeney Capital on the negotiation, execution and closing of a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of up to 90% of the issued shares in Antilla Copper, holder of the Antilla mining project.
  • Advised Minera Las Bambas on matters such as the legal structuring of new projects; mining, water and environmental permitting; transport regulations; financing (including a recent $105m financial leasing to acquire new production equipment), and litigation (including more than 35 cases involving complex issues such as claims to annul the company’s environmental permits and water rights).

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alberto Delgado