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Bofill Mir Abogados

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile


Bofill Mir Abogados

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Provided by Bofill Mir Abogados

Bofill Mir Abogados is among Chile’s foremost Mining and Natural Resources law firms. Our team is recognized in the mining sector both in Chile and abroad as leaders in their field.

We are highly specialized in specific legal matters concerning mining and water law and have ample experience in the financing of mining projects. Our team has close ties with specialists from the leading financial markets for natural resources such as Canada, Australia, UK and United States, and their corresponding stock exchanges, in support of mid-size and major mining, power generation and transmission projects.

We provide comprehensive advice to our clients in all stages of their mining projects, including exploration, project development, acquisition, financing, permits and environmental approvals, construction, operation and closure of projects.

Our team provides counsel on industry contracts such as options and earn ins, farm ins, joint ventures and shareholder agreements, acquisitions and dispositions, royalties and stream contracts, mine construction and mine operating agreements.

Additionally, working jointly with the Administrative Law, Environmental Law and Regulated Markets team, we counsel clients in the ever-growing, important area of indigenous rights, including ILO Convention 169 matters.

Industries (3)

  • Mining & Metals
  • Energy
  • Nonmetallic Mineral Mining

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Chile

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Bofill Mir Abogados is a leading practice group with a deep bench of multidisciplinary lawyers who are regularly sought out to assist international and Chilean clients with complex regulatory matters and the development of mining projects in Chile. The Santiago-based team is frequently retained to advise on high-value project acquisitions and financing, as well as providing counsel on due diligence, permitting and related taxation issues.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Bofill Mir Abogados advised Lundin Mining on its agreement with BHP to acquire Filo Corp. This included negotiating the agreement to create a joint venture in regard to the Filo del Sol copper project.

Strengths

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  • Bofill Mir Abogados' team have extensive knowledge of the mining industry and its regulations. Their wide range of capabilities allows them to handle matters efficiently and quickly.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Bofill Mir Abogados stand out due to their knowledge of the mining market, their experience and the diversity of topics they cover.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Pablo Mir
    Band 1Pablo Mir

    Pablo Mir

    Front-running partner Pablo Mir is widely regarded as a leading practitioner within the Chilean mining market. He boasts solid experience advising clients across the broad spectrum of complex mining matters, including financing and M&A transactions.

    • Pablo Mir is exceptional. He is very attention-oriented and thinks outside the box.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
    • Pablo Mir is an excellent professional with great experience and a global vision of the business.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingAlina Bendersky
    Up and ComingAlina Bendersky

    Alina Bendersky

    Up-and-coming partner Alina Bendersky is acknowledged for her work in the Chilean mining sector, often assisting clients with due diligence of mining projects and M&A. She is experienced in mining-related contracts.
    • Alina Bendersky is proactive, solution-oriented and has a good knowledge of the matters. She is also very responsive and provides very good availability.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

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