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Bruchou & Funes de Rioja

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Latin America Guide 2027 : Argentina


Bruchou & Funes de Rioja

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The services of the Firm in mining matters include legal advice on all aspects related to the international, federal and provincial regulation applicable to all aspects related to the mining projects at their exploration, construction and operation stages, and include -among others- the processing  and tracking of permits, financial transactions and/or the acquisition of mining projects and joint ventures created for the development of such kind of projects, reorganizations, assignment of mining properties, due diligence performance and title assessment, drafting and environmental audit, analysis of contracts, assistance in the preparation of Feasibility Studies, counselling to binational Argentine-Chilean projects, and design of regulations providing for viability of projects and its operations.

The Firm’s practice in Mining integrate and foster their services with other areas that are fundamental to the development of any project, such as corporate law, foreign trade, administrative, regulatory, taxation, litigation, intellectual property, among others; all of which finally results in the possibility of giving advice to clients on the performance of all kind of transactions in a specialized and comprehensive manner.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Argentina

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is a market-leading firm with a noteworthy mining department that services a strong domestic and international clientele active in the exploration and extraction of gold, silver and copper assets. Its highly regarded team of practitioners is frequently retained to assist clients with sector-specific transactions, including acquisitions of operational mines and structuring joint venture agreements. It also provides counsel on obtaining mining permits, as well as operational advice.

Work Highlights

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  • Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised First Quantum Minerals on the development of the Taca Taca copper project in Argentina.

Strengths

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  • Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is a professional and attentive firm with second-to-none subject matter expertise in mining. They are a responsive and pragmatic top-level team.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Bruchou & Funes de Rioja possess in-depth market and subject matter knowledge, along with an extensive multidisciplinary background, enabling them to be flexible and creative in their proposed solutions. The quality of service and work are excellent.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Sebastián Pedro Vedoya
    Band 1Sebastián Pedro Vedoya

    Sebastián Pedro Vedoya

    Market-leading partner Sebastián Pedro Vedoya elicits praise for his mining practice in Argentina. He is often engaged in an array of mining-related projects, including development, exploration and acquisitions.

    • Sebastián Pedro Vedoya is at the pinnacle of mining law, with a wealth of experience and knowledge that ensures world-class advice. He is our go-to for complex and challenging situations and I cannot think of a lawyer I'd rather have on my team.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
    • Sebastián Pedro Vedoya is an excellent lawyer with deep knowledge of mining operations and a uniquely pragmatic approach. It's a pleasure and a relief to count on his support.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Band 1Sergio Arbeleche
    Band 1Sergio Arbeleche

    Sergio Arbeleche

    Stellar partner Sergio Arbeleche benefits from substantial experience in the mining industry, and is highly reputed for his representation of both local and foreign companies in an array of sector-related matters.

    • Sergio Arbeleche's performance reflects a combination of technical and legal rigour, strategic thinking and a comprehensive understanding of the energy and natural resources market, making him a trusted adviser.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
    • Sergio Arbeleche is a leading figure in the mining sector, with excellent strategic and commercial vision and in-depth knowledge of the various stakeholders and relevant projects.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchDolores Cattaneo
    Associates to watchDolores Cattaneo

    Dolores Cattaneo

    Associate-to-watch Dolores Cattaneo is commended by clients for her dynamic mining practice in Argentina.

    • Dolores Cattaneo provides us with prompt and confident advice. She is always willing to support us.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

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