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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Latin America Guide 2026 : 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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Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas represented Gramalote as an interested third party in an annulment proceeding concerning resolutions issued by the Mining Secretary of Antioquia and the National Mining Agency, which denied mining concessions in an area overlapping Gramalote’s project site.
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Dentons stands out of its in-depth legal knowledge and regional coverage of Colombia’s mining sector, fast and accurate responses, impeccable client service, and strong adherence to work plans.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin AmericaDentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ partners have the ability to handle legal issues with a comprehensive approach. They’re always ready to listen to the client and act in their best interest.
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Senior Statespeople 
Senior Statespeople 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 has been a benchmark in the Colombian mining arena.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
Band 1 
Band 1 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 the best mining lawyer in Colombia. He is an industry expert with excellent relationships in the sector.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin AmericaHernán has a long career in the Colombian mining sector, with extensive regulatory experience and has handled some of the most important local transactions in the industry.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
Band 3 
Band 3 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.
Jorge Neher is a highly capable mining lawyer, skilled in both regulatory and transactional matters. He works at a regional level and is well recognised in Colombia. Very active in the mining sector.
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
Ranked Individuals at Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas (3)
Colombia
James Valdiri
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
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James Valdiri
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Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 Global 2026
Practice area: Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Location: Colombia
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