Dentons Peru’s mining department advises clients on complex mergers, acquisitions, and project financing. Practice head Fernando Pickmann routinely handles M&A, permitting and financing matters, and in addition to having experience throughout the mining project life-cycle, has particular niche expertise working with start-ups in the sector. Fellow partner Mario Chirinos provides additional depth in terms of industry-specific transactional work and financings, and also handles listed and issues securities-related matters. The pair are supported by senior associate Andre Calmet who focuses on environmental regulation, permitting, and enforcement issues.
Testimonials
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- 'The level of knowledge of Peruvian mining legislation makes Dentons the best option that I know of in the Peruvian market.'
- 'Mario Chirinos is the partner handling my account and is supported by Carolina Cabada.'
Key clients
- Aftermath Silver
- Alphastream Capital Management
Work highlights
- Advised Alta Copper Corp's Peruvian subsidiary (Cañariaco Copper Peru) on the necessary regulatory requirements for the approval of the Environmental Management Instrument applicable to a mining exploration project.
- Advised Regulus Resources on the negotiation, preparation, and revision of the agreements and documents related to a financing transaction between the client and Osisko Gold Royalties, including the preparation of the second amendment of the investment agreement, and the preparation of two additional royalty agreements and securities.