Energy & Natural Resources

About

Provided by AVL Abogados

We are one of the first Ecuadorian law firms to have entered the mining industry more than 20 years ago. Both as in-house and outside counsel for mining companies, we have accompanied our clients throughout all phases of the industry, including mineral exploration, production, refining and commercialization.

Our firm advises our clients on day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with mining regulations and related areas (environmental, labor, corporate, commercial, administrative and foreign investment law). We ensure that our clients' mining activities are carried out smoothly, minimizing conflicts and risks involving the government, communities, workers, and the environment.

We have participated in the most important investment projects in the Ecuadorian mining industry in the last decades, providing counsel to foreign investors and mining concessionaires in the sale or acquisition of mining projects.

AVL understands the intricate steps of a mining transaction, involving international financial operations and the key regulations involved. Our clients benefit from our experience in advising in the following type of transactions:

• Joint ventures
• Opt-in and Farm-in agreements
• Royalty and streaming structures
• Strategic investments
• Project finance
• Offtake agreements
• Sale and purchase of mines and mining entities
• Shareholders agreements
• Private placements.