Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 2
About
Provided by Guerrero Olivos
Team of experts in the mining industry that represent local and international corporations in their legal needs in Chile, which includes strategies for the acquisition and development of mining assets and projects, in the corporate structure of their investments, and in complex regulatory matters, which are crucial for the efficient and correct development of mining projects in Chile.
This group provides tailored and comprehensive legal services to our clients, including corporate, financing, tax and labour matters and also in the financing, construction, development and operation of exploration and exploitation mining projects and their expansion. They have experience in metals such as copper, lithium, gold, and iron ore, and have special consideration with complex regulatory, hydro, environmental, communities and closing plans issues, to cover all the life cycle of mining projects.
They represent mining companies of all sizes, investment funds, trading companies, royalties and financial institutions and have strong expertise in conducting due diligence process, joint ventures, negotiating and drafting all kinds of relevant agreements, in obtaining easements, water supply for the mining activity and mining litigation, among others.
Chambers Review
Guerrero Olivos houses a well-regarded practice that provides specialised expertise in the Chilean mining market. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by a range of private equity firms and international mining companies on project acquisitions and financing, as well as related regulatory and litigation matters. Guerrero Olivos' lawyers are also active in the negotiating and drafting of agreements, including exploration agreements and easements for the development of mining projects. Osisko Gold Royaltiesis a new client win for the firm.
Work Highlights
- Guerrero Olivos advised Fenix Gold on the continued advancement of its gold project situated in the Atacama region of Chile.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Guerrero Olivos' team brings the utmost confidence and guarantees the ability to manoeuvre and adapt to changes.They always deliver expert advice on mining issues."
"Guerrero Olivos' team brings the utmost confidence and guarantees the ability to manoeuvre and adapt to changes.They always deliver expert advice on mining issues."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Pedro Lyon has earned an excellent reputation in the Chilean mining market. He is often engaged by prominent mining companies to advise on a range of corporate-related matters.
"Pedro Lyon demonstrates an excellent strategic vision."
Solid partner Benjamín Pérez Arrieta is noted for his natural resources practice advising a range of clients on mining issues in Chile.
"Benjamín Pérez Arrieta is a very responsible lawyer who is very close to his clients. He gives us total confidence."
Partner Marco Zavala is acknowledged for his involvement in the Chilean mining market. Commentators recognise his financing expertise in mining-related projects.
"Marco Zavala is always available, gives very clear advice and provides very good local counsel."
Partner María Paz Pulgar is endorsed for her mining capabilities advising clients on their transactions and projects in the sector in Chile.
"María Paz Pulgar is outstanding. She understands our problems, thinks outside the box to find solutions and always comes prepared with a set of alternatives. She is very proactive and dedicated."
Ranked Lawyers at
Guerrero Olivos
Chile
Members
Provided by Guerrero Olivos
Antonia Melelli
Head of Department
Ignacio Aswani
Javiera Cid
Head of Department
Ricardo Cortés
Sebastián Mozó
Industries
Provided by Guerrero Olivos
Investment Funds
Metals
Mining