Rubio Leguía Normand

Rubio Legu��a Normand's mining department stands as a trusted advisor to numerous local and international mining companies operating in Peru. The firm excels in providing comprehensive guidance across all facets of mining operations, from the development and acquisition of mining assets to addressing permitting and compliance challenges. Mining law expert Xennia Forno leads the practice, regularly advising clients on strategic planning, permit procurement, and various aspects related to the exploration, exploitation-beneficiation, and closure of mines. Complementing the leadership, younger partner Miguel Angel Soto's practice encompasses environmental regulation, energy and hydrocarbons, as well as the mining sector, where he is highly regarded for his proficiency handling the broad array of project matters, including corporate operations, agreement negotiation, permit management, and regulatory compliance. Diego Grisolle left the firm in March 2023.

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Testimonials

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'Rubio Leguía Normand's partners have extensive knowledge of and experience in the market, which allows them to have answers and practical and innovative solutions for the various issues that are required of them.'
'The mining team is led by Xennia Forno, who has extensive knowledge of the sector. Miguel Angel Soto's advice is outstanding!'
'They have an interdisciplinary team in the firm, which allows them to give support and backing to the various queries or requirements that we may have.'
'I am very pleased to work with one of the best mining teams in the country. Estudio Rubio has a tradition and prestige in the mining sector in Peru.'
'The services provided by the mining area of Estudio Rubio has allowed us to achieve important results for our company, and its high ethical standards make us feel confident that the assignments are undertaken in the best possible way.'
'Miguel Angel Soto has a vast experience and a solid knowledge of mining issues, which allows him to make a deep and adequate analysis of the most convenient options for our company to solve our queries and avoid contingencies.'
'Xennia Forno is a lawyer with national and international prestige in mining law.'
'Xennia Forno and Miguel Angel Soto are two lawyers with long experience and knowledge of the mining market. We work on issues ranging from procurement to administrative matters, performing efficiently and in a timely manner in all assignments.'

Key clients

Abundia Minerals
Barrick Gold Corporation – Minera Barrick Peru
Anglo American Quellaveco / Anglo American Perú
Aluminum Corporation of China – Minera Chinalco Peru
Cerámica San Lorenzo
Compañía Minera Santa Luisa
Consorcio Minero Horizonte
Fortuna Silver Mines – Minera Bateas
Fresnillo Peru
Gold Fields
Hartree Metals
Jinzhao Mining Perú
Minera Boroo Misquichilca
Metalúrgica Business Perú
Minera Caraveli
Minera Las Bambas
Minera Peñoles de Perú
Minera Poderosa
Minera Waricocha
Mitsui Mining & Smelting
Newmont Mining Corporation – Minera Yanacocha / Newmont Perú
Nexa Resources
Operadores Concentrados Peruanos
Pucara Gold - Pucara Resources
Quimpac
Shougang Hierro Perú
Southern Peaks Mining - Minera Condestable
South32 Group Operation

Work highlights

Advised Minera Las Bambas on social matters regarding illegal mining activities and implemented a legal and social plan against illegal miners who have invaded the mining concessions of Las Bambas expansion area.
Advised Minera Chinalco on mining matters for the development of the Toromocho Project expansion.
Advised Banco de Credito del Peru and Banco Santander in connection with an agreement with Sierra Metals, holder of the Yauricocha mine, to refinance a loan upto an equivalent of $100m to develop mining projects in Peru and Mexico, as well as the granting of a new credit facility totalling $18.75m.