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Beccar Varela

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Latin America Guide 2027 : Argentina


Beccar Varela

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The Natural Resources – Mining practice of Beccar Varela provides comprehensive legal advice to domestic and international companies involved in the exploration, development, financing and operation of natural resources projects, with a particular focus on the mining industry, as well as other natural resource-based industries, including forestry, fisheries and other productive activities related to the sustainable use of natural resources.

Our team combines solid experience in mining, regulatory and environmental law with a deep understanding of the technical and operational aspects of the natural resources industry. This understanding of the economic, technical and regulatory dynamics of natural resource-based industries enables us to provide strategic advice aimed at the efficient and sustainable development of large-scale projects.

We also adopt a comprehensive perspective that takes into account the growing importance of ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) standards, sustainability, responsible natural resource management and water regulation—issues that are increasingly central to the development of large-scale projects.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Argentina

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Beccar Varela boasts a solid mining department in Argentina. The team frequently advises clients on contractual and regulatory matters, including royalty agreements, relating to the development and operation of mining projects involving lithium, copper and gold.

Work Highlights

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  • Beccar Varela advised Royal Gold on the due diligence for a USD3.5 billion acquisition of Sandstorm Gold.

Strengths

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  • Beccar Varela's great strength is their deep knowledge of the mining industry, combined with a practical understanding of the business, its technicalities and the particularities of Argentine mining law. They have a pragmatic approach and are able to see issues from the client's operational and commercial perspective.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Florencia Heredia
    Band 1Florencia Heredia

    Florencia Heredia

    Esteemed partner Florencia Heredia is renowned for her energy and natural resources practice in Argentina. She comes highly recommended by interviewees for her expertise in the mining industry.

    • Florencia Heredia is one of the most recognised figures in the mining business, and her understanding of the current market and legal environment in Argentina is unique.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
    • Florencia Heredia is an industry leader in her field. She is always available, understands the needs of her clients well and provides valuable guidance on emerging issues at the commercial, political and legal levels.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingAgostina L. Martínez
    Up and ComingAgostina L. Martínez

    Agostina L. Martínez

    Up-and-coming partner Agostina Martínez maintains a significant practice in Argentina, regularly advising clients on their mining projects in the region.

    • Agostina Martínez is highly professional, has a global perspective on the mining sector and is also very detail-oriented, which is extremely valuable to our company.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

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