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Dentons Chile

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile


Dentons Chile

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Our experience and knowledge, combined with personalised attention and sense of urgency, enable us to provide practical and flexible advice.  

Our lawyers are experts in representing local and international clients in mining, water, energy, and environmental matters and in resolving any conflict or dispute in arbitration and before ordinary or specialised courts. 

We give comprehensive advice to our clients in all stages of a mining project, including exploration, development, construction, operation, and closure. We specialise in mining concession procedures and their judicial defence, including an extensive judicial and negotiation practice for the constitution of mining easements. 

We also focus on permits and due diligence processes to acquire concessions, options contracts, and promise and purchase agreements for the acquisition of mining concessions, mining companies, shareholder agreements, and construction contracts.

Our services include legal reports on complex issues and coordination with the technical teams of the mining property.

We have a strong litigation department to defend mining companies in different cases and stages related to their projects.

We have developed a team focused on strategic advisory, considering our country´s current regulatory changes. Our practice group also assists real estate and agriculture clients in protecting their land and interests, involved in mining transactions. 

Clients (14)

  • Minera Nittetsu Limitada
  • Inmobiliaria e Inversiones Alcántara S.A.
  • Compañía Minera Nevada SpA
  • Barrick Servicios Mineros SpA
  • Haciendas Talinay S.A.
  • Matetic Group Wine S.A.
  • Compania Minera Arqueros S.A.
  • Los Cobres de Atacama SpA
  • CTS Global SpA
  • Compañía Industrial El Volcán
  • Atacama Minerals Chile
  • Agrosuper SA
  • Compañía Minera Zaldívar
  • Inversiones Barrick Conosur

Industries (6)

  • Mining
  • Water
  • Energy
  • Environment and Natural Resources
  • Real Estate
  • Agriculture

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Chile

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Dentons Chile continues to garner ample praise from market commentators for its mining practice. The Santiago-based team is well placed to provide advice on mining-related judicial matters. It also demonstrates further expertise in assisting clients on easement and regulatory issues related to mining projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons Chile advised Tewoo Group on the application for several mining permits related to its iodine project.

Strengths

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  • Dentons Chile has a qualified and well-organised team that is collaborative and generates trust. They are responsible and have good communication with the customer.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Gonzalo Nieto
    Band 3Gonzalo Nieto

    Gonzalo Nieto

    Head of department Gonzalo Nieto leads the firm's mining department in Chile and is praised for his adept handling of mining matters, particularly mining-related litigation.
    • Gonzalo Nieto has a lot of knowledge in the mining industry. With his strategic vision, he has provided us with comprehensive advice that has been essential and invaluable for our company.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Band 4José Ignacio Morán
    Band 4José Ignacio Morán

    José Ignacio Morán

    Partner José Ignacio Morán makes his debut in the rankings this year after earning notable praise from the market for his mining practice in Chile.

    • José Ignacio Morán is an excellent lawyer. He has the highest level of commitment, knowledge and experience.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Dentons Chile (2)

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    Gonzalo Nieto

    Head of Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

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    José Ignacio Morán

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

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