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Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile


Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Chile

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

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 a range of mining-related M&A mandates. With a strong client roster, the lawyers often represent both international and national companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil assisted Pan Asia Metals with the review of approximately 100 exploration mining concessions titles, along with the drafting and execution of three options to purchase mining concession agreements.

Strengths

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  • Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil's team have very good legal and technical knowledge, as well as very good business judgement, always putting the client's long-term goal first.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Francisco Varela
    Band 3Francisco Varela

    Francisco Varela

    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 an extremely skilled lawyer with great business intuition. This is perfectly complemented by the quality and timeliness of his work.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

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