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Baker McKenzie

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile


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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Chile

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is an experienced international firm that offers a strong mining practice in the Chilean mining market. The Santiago-based team has expertise across a broad range of mandates pertaining to the mining field, including financing matters, environmental and easements matters and sector-related administrative litigation. Baker McKenzie's lawyers provide advice on complex regulatory matters, asset acquisitions, and the financing and development of mining projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Capstone Copper on the acquisition of Sierra Norte. This included support in the due diligence, permitting and negotiation of the SPA.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie has an experienced team in the industry. They provide prompt and practical advice.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersAntonio Ortúzar Jr
    Eminent PractitionersAntonio Ortúzar Jr

    Antonio Ortúzar Jr

    Eminent practitioner and co-head of department Antonio Ortúzar garners praise from interviewees for his experience advising mining companies on their projects and transactions in Chile.

  • Band 2Mirco Hilgers
    Band 2Mirco Hilgers

    Mirco Hilgers

    Co-head of department Mirco Hilgers is an experienced lawyer in the Chilean mining field who receives plaudits for his transactional skills and advice in relation to mining properties.

    • Mirco Hilgers' commercial vision is very strong. He is a pleasure to work with.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

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