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

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Chile

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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's lawyers are also active in the negotiating and drafting of agreements, including exploration agreements and easements for the development of mining projects.

Work Highlights

  • Guerrero Olivos advised Taurus Funds on the acquisition of two Anglo American royalties. This included advice on the due diligence and all transactional and regulatory matters.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Pedro Lyon
2
Pedro Lyon
Head of Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
2
Band 2

Co-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 is very close to his clients and provides an essential commercial vision.

María Paz Pulgar
3
María Paz Pulgar
Head of Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
3
Band 3

Noteworthy 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 fantastic and very committed. She knows the market from top to bottom and is very creative when solving issues.

Benjamín Pérez Arrieta
4
Benjamín Pérez Arrieta
Head of Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
4
Band 4
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's commercial vision is very strong. He is a very complete lawyer.

Marco Zavala
4
Marco Zavala
4
Band 4
Partner Marco Zavala is acknowledged for his involvement in the Chilean mining market. Commentators recognise his financing expertise in mining-related projects.

Marco Zavala's knowledge of the market is impressive, which gives a great advantage to his clients. He is on top of everything, and the quality of his service is extremely good.

Ranked Lawyers at
Guerrero Olivos

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Chile

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Pedro Lyon
2
Pedro Lyon
Head of Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
2
Band 2
María Paz Pulgar
3
María Paz Pulgar
Head of Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
3
Band 3
Benjamín Pérez Arrieta
4
Benjamín Pérez Arrieta
Head of Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
4
Band 4
Marco Zavala
4
Marco Zavala
4
Band 4

Members

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Benjamín Pérez Arrieta

Benjamín Pérez Arrieta

Head of Department

Ignacio Aswani

María Paz Pulgar

María Paz Pulgar

Head of Department

Pedro Lyon

Pedro Lyon

Head of Department

Ricardo Cortés

Santiago Gutiérrez

Sebastián Mozó

Industries

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Investment Funds

Metals

Mining