Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Latin America Guide 2025 : Argentina
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Provided by Allende & Brea
Allende & Brea mining practice provides all ranges of knowledge and services for clients in the mining sector. From the very simple start up of a mining project in its exploration phase up to the most sophisticated transactions involving complex regulatory scenarios. We accompany our clients as “real translators” of our country legal regime and uses in the provincial jurisdictions. We keep our clients fully updated on the last legal and political developments that may impact the mining sector.
Our mining practice includes assistance in:
- Conducting due diligence process on mining rights either for acquisition or financing.
- Preparing and negotiating agreements for either acquisition or assignment of mining rights, joint ventures, options agreements, earn-in and exploration agreements.
- Providing advise in relation to relevant easements, and mining related infrastructure.
- Providing advise in relation to the Argentine promotion regime for the mining sector.
- Providing strategic advice in relation to governmental relations and regulatory matters and in relation to the engagement which each stakeholder in a mining project, among others.
We have developed a highly regarded reputation for regulatory and transactional work in the mining industry and our team is known for its knowledge and ability to surf complex matters. Whenever we are hired for a project we form a team that is tailor made according to the specifications of the project, covering the different areas that it may involve.
Chambers Review
Allende & Brea's top-tier mining team acts at the forefront of Argentina's lithium industry, while also advising companies on gold and copper projects. It is regularly retained by a diverse client base of majors, comprising established foreign players and new market entrants. Its strong bench of experienced practitioners provides counsel on the full gamut of regulatory and transactional issues, ranging from M&A investments and project development to the due diligence of mining assets, permits and exploration agreements.
Work Highlights
- Allende & Brea advised Livent on the management of mining properties, the creation of a mining group that included all the mining properties involved in the Fenix project, and the necessary permits for the development of the expansion.
Strengths
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"The mining team at Allende & Brea goes beyond the classic legal support for mining projects and tackles outside-the-fence issues that are critical in Argentina."
"Allende & Brea's service levels are of the utmost excellence, even across multiple time zones. The team always makes themselves available and delivers on time as promised."
"The mining team at Allende & Brea goes beyond the classic legal support for mining projects and tackles outside-the-fence issues that are critical in Argentina."
"Allende & Brea's service levels are of the utmost excellence, even across multiple time zones. The team always makes themselves available and delivers on time as promised."
Notable Practitioners
Pre-eminent partner Florencia Heredia heads Allende & Brea's energy and natural resources practice. She comes highly recommended by interviewees for her expertise in Argentina's mining industry.
"Florencia is an exceptional practitioner; she has the ability to not only advise on purely legal aspects but also on how to politically and practically navigate the complex Argentine landscape."
"Her 360-degree vision of the issues to be solved and how to do so is impressive. She has very strong skills and she always supports difficult decisions with high standards and sophistication."
Star Associate Agostina Martínez maintains a significant practice in Argentina, regularly advising clients on their mining projects in the region.
"Agostina Martínez is an excellent professional with strong skills and a clear awareness and vision in mining matters."
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