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Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia

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Our Mining practice group is perhaps the leading mining focused team in Colombia’s legal market. As of this, we are widely known as Colombia’s top-notch experts, and we are regarded as key advisors and allies of local and international mining companies.


We possess extensive experience rendering solution driven advice to clients throughout all the development stages of mining projects across Colombia. In this sense, the team has assisted with the financing and development of a variety of projects and has become a key advisor for a wide range of gold, copper, and coal companies among other relevant participants of the mining industry.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Colombia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas is a front-running international firm with an established reputation for representing local and international clients active within the Colombian mining sphere. The law firm's expertise spans both regulatory and transactional mandates, often acting on acquisitions of shares in mining companies and interests in projects. Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas has demonstrable experience in advising clients on legislative developments and regulatory considerations, as well as in acting on litigation proceedings.
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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas advised Gramalote on regulatory compliance and legal management of its gold mining operations, including concession contracts, environmental licensing and modifications to its development plan to support project advancement.

Strengths

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  • Dentons Cárdenas & Cárdenas stands out for its ability to combine strategic vision with deep technical knowledge of the Colombian legal framework, particularly in the mining field, as well as environmental and corporate matters. Its main strength lies in its multidisciplinary team, which provides comprehensive and timely responses to complex matters.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

  • Dentons Cárdenas & Cárdenas is a top-tier firm in South America, with solid experience in mining projects in Colombia. We are very satisfied with the service and value the firm provides.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • James Valdiri
    James Valdiri

    James Valdiri

    Senior statesperson James Valdiri enjoys a solid reputation for his experience in the Colombian mining market. He continues to be a point of reference in the mining field.

    • James Valdiri is the lead partner closely assisting us and provides excellent support. He manages his team effectively to meet our needs and always ensures our satisfaction as clients.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
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  • Hernán Rodríguez
    Hernán Rodríguez

    Hernán Rodríguez

    Top-tier practitioner Hernán Rodríguez boasts remarkable expertise advising clients on the acquisitions of shares in mining companies, as well as assisting with regulatory considerations in Colombia.

    • Hernán Rodríguez is a highly competent, reliable and practical professional who provides strong client service. His support adds value and provides legal certainty in the management of our company’s affairs.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

    • Hernán Rodríguez demonstrates solid knowledge of the mining sector and inspires a high degree of confidence through his expertise and practical approach.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
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  • Jorge Neher
    Jorge Neher

    Jorge Neher

    Jorge Neher continues to be recognised by market commentators for his expertise in the Colombian mining market. He boasts particular experience assisting clients with transactional aspects within this space.

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