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Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

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Our firm is one of the country’s leading law firms in natural resources and mining. We assist a wide range of foreign and local clients, providing comprehensive advice in all matters related to these areas, especially with exploration, development, financing, operation of mining projects, mine closures and related aspects.

We have actively participated in the main acquisitions and sales of mining companies and assets (copper, gold, silver, saltpeter, iodine, nitrates, iron, salt and coal), as well as in the development and operation of numerous mining and energy projects from their initial exploration phase to their construction, start-up and expansions.

In our area we include small, medium and large companies, also providing the permanent corporate advice required by our clients in the normal development of their business.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Chile

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos is a distinguished full-service law firm that enjoys a leading position in the Chilean mining sphere. The Santiago-based team is well equipped to handle a variety of matters, with a particular emphasis on the exploration, development and financing of mining projects. The department is highly active in M&A transactions within the mining sector, as well as in assisting international companies with joint ventures, concessions, permitting matters and due diligence analysis.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos advised Boroo on the acquisition of Compañía Minera Salitrales, holder of the Alturas gold and silver project, from Barrick Mining Corporation.

Strengths

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  • Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos have the ability to explain the law to clients, as well as a masterful grasp of key commercial issues and a breadth of knowledge and expertise. The service I receive is top tier; the firm consistently rises to the occasion and exceeds expectations.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

  • Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos provides a high level of quality, quick response times tailored to the business and a supporting team that provides direct and strategic support. It handles sophisticated issues exceptionally well, with a team who are prepared to respond to intense and complex transactions.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Carlos Pérez-Cotapos
    Carlos Pérez-Cotapos

    Carlos Pérez-Cotapos

    Prominent partner and co-head of department Carlos Pérez-Cotapos benefits from a longstanding presence in the Chilean mining market. He is frequently sought after for his expert advice on a range of issues that arise in the sector, including mining-related M&A.

    • Carlos Pérez-Cotapos provides us with outstanding advice and excellent service in highly complex matters.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

    • Carlos Pérez-Cotapos is the best mining lawyer in Chile. He has excellent client service skills and great commercial vision.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
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  • Gonzalo Grez
    Gonzalo Grez

    Gonzalo Grez

    Noteworthy partner Gonzalo Grez is highlighted for his market-leading range of skills in the Chilean mining sector, which include advice on mining M&A and bidding processes.

    • Gonzalo Grez is our first choice for delivering timely, knowledgeable, sophisticated and practical advice on mining matters.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

    • We would like to especially highlight Gonzalo Grez as an excellent lawyer whose experience and commitment are fundamental to the success of our projects.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
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