Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 3
Email address
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56 2 2307 0900Chambers Review
Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil is an established law firm with an experienced practice in the mining market in Chile. The firm often advises clients on matters related to mining concessions and permits, royalty agreements and in a range of mining-related M&A mandates. With a strong client roster, they often represent both international and national companies.
Work Highlights
- Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil advised Culpeo Mining on the acquisition of 80% of the Florida mining project, located in Coquimbo, Chile.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil's team is very professional, meticulous and knowledgeable. Their service levels and responsiveness are very strong."
"Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil's team is very professional, meticulous and knowledgeable. Their service levels and responsiveness are very strong."
Notable Practitioners
Francisco Varela advises clients on a range of mining matters in connection with mining projects in Chile. He also assists with due diligence of M&A transactions in the mining sector.
"Francisco Varela is a pro-business lawyer with good commercial vision. He is a great negotiator, very tactical and very knowledgeable about the regulations."