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Bertrand-Galindo Barrueto Barroilhet & Cía

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


Bertrand-Galindo Barrueto Barroilhet & Cía

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The mining department at Bertrand-Galindo Barrueto Barroilhet is recognized for its ability to provide comprehensive, high-level legal advice to mining and energy companies across the full spectrum of their activities, including day-to-day operations, project development, M&A and financing transactions, corporate structuring, and litigation. In this regard, the team is known for addressing complex matters and transactions with a practical, innovative, and business-oriented approach. It is also widely recognized in Chile for its expertise in advising mining and energy projects on community relations, compliance, and sustainability matters, incorporating both local and international standards.

Our lawyers are among the most highly qualified professionals in Chile to provide sophisticated and highly specialized legal advice across the various aspects of the mining and energy sectors. The team also has significant experience working on transactions involving New York, Ontario, Australian, and English law, enabling us to make a valuable contribution to the negotiation and structuring of agreements relating to assets located in Chile but governed by foreign law. Many of our professionals have studied at leading universities worldwide, practiced abroad, and teach in their respective areas of expertise at some of Chile’s most prestigious universities.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Chile

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Bertrand-Galindo Barrueto Barroilhet & Cía fields a team that is highly involved in the Chilean mining sector. The department advises both domestic and international mining groups and investors on transactional and regulatory issues, as well as on day-to-day operational mining matters. The lawyers offer further specialist advice regarding mining properties, option agreements and royalty issues.

Strengths

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  • Bertrand-Galindo Barrueto Barroilhet & Cía’s main strength lies in its unique combination of in-depth technical expertise in mining and a highly practical, business-oriented approach. The team is also adept at proposing realistic strategies to advance projects.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Iván Bertrand-Galindo
    Band 2Iván Bertrand-Galindo

    Iván Bertrand-Galindo

    Iván Bertrand-Galindo garners praise for his capabilities within the mining sector in Chile and advice to mining companies on a range of matters, including concessions, option agreements and royalty issues.

    • Iván Bertrand-Galindo has outstanding business and commercial expertise. He is able to understand challenges and reach practical solutions, while also demonstrating extensive legal knowledge in mining regulatory and legal matters.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Band 4José Tomás Barrueto
    Band 4José Tomás Barrueto

    José Tomás Barrueto

    José Tomás Barrueto is well regarded by clients for his work in the Chilean mining sector.

    • José Tomás Barrueto is an extremely skilled lawyer who is analytical and always seeks solutions. He is thoughtful and avoids rash decisions.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Milenko Bertrand-Galindo
    Band 4Milenko Bertrand-Galindo

    Milenko Bertrand-Galindo

    Partner Milenko Bertrand-Galindo is noted for his work in the Chilean mining sector.

    • Milenko Bertrand-Galindo's ability to navigate sensitive issues is essential to achieving strong outcomes. He stands out for his responsiveness, strategic perspective and collaborative approach, understanding the realities of the business, communicating clearly with cross-functional teams and anticipating risks before they materialise.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

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