Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Bertrand-Galindo Barrueto Barroilhet & Cía. has a leading mining practice advising local and international clients throughout the entire life cycle of mining projects in Chile. The firm provides integrated legal advice on exploration, development, operation, financing, M&A transactions, restructurings, and dispute resolution, combining strong regulatory knowledge with a practical understanding of the mining business.

The team advises a wide range of clients, including multinational mining companies, junior and mid-tier operators, investment funds, lenders, strategic partners, and engineering and service providers. Its work covers mining concessions, foreign investment, option and joint venture agreements, royalties, off-take and streaming agreements, project finance, EPC and O&M contracts, water rights, energy matters, tax issues, and legal due diligence. The firm also regularly handles transactions governed by Chilean law and foreign laws such as New York, Ontario, UK, and Australian law.

A core specialization of the practice is environmental and community matters. The team has extensive experience in environmental permitting, the Chilean Environmental Impact Assessment System, proceedings before environmental authorities and courts, and community and indigenous relations. The mining team is widely recognized for handling complex, high-profile matters for leading industry players.