Department profile
Hernández & Cía.

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Latin America Guide 2027 : Peru


Hernández & Cía.

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The firm provides advisory related to all stages of the mining industry, starting with exploration and development of operations to the extraction stage, processing of the minerals and trade. The firm actively participates in the designing and negotiation of the agreements for the acquisition of mining interest. 

The firm supervises the revision and obtain the required permits, authorizations, registrations, and licenses for each stage of the mining activity. The firm’s knowledge of the industry enables it to provide advisory to national and international corporations, either in operations or in the exploration stage, and to all companies, regardless of their size.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Peru

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Hernández & Cía is a well-recognised full-service firm with extensive experience and deep expertise in the Peruvian mining sector. Its strong bench regularly assists clients with administrative procedures and regulatory matters affecting the mining industry. The team is also well placed to advise on the obtaining of permits and licences, as well as feasibility studies for mining projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Hernández & Cía represented Silver Crown Royalties in the acquisition of a silver royalty interest in a mining project, advising on due diligence, financing arrangements and related agreements.

Strengths

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  • Hernández & Cía's team is highly competent in resolving complex issues through effective strategies. The team adapts easily to changing circumstances, remains closely aligned with the dynamics of the mining industry and consistently brings added value and a strong business perspective.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino
    Band 3Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino

    Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino

    Strong partner Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino continues to be commended by clients for his strong mining practice in Peru, particularly in relation to regulatory matters.

    • Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino is a skilled lawyer in mining matters, delivering an excellent level of client service and demonstrating strong commercial awareness.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Luis Rodríguez-Mariátegui
    Band 3Luis Rodríguez-Mariátegui

    Luis Rodríguez-Mariátegui

    Partner Luis Rodríguez-Mariátegui continues to earn praise for his strong mining practice in Peru, particularly in relation to regulatory matters and judicial proceedings.

    • Luis Rodríguez-Mariátegui handles all matters with great competence and a high level of commercial acumen.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Juan Pablo Macassi
    Band 4Juan Pablo Macassi

    Juan Pablo Macassi

    Partner Juan Pablo Macassi continues to demonstrate a strong mining practice in Peru, with particular expertise in permitting matters and regulatory advisory work.

    • Juan Pablo Macassi is a great lawyer who responds quickly, cares about the business and demonstrates a great ability to handle complex matters.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingSergio Cueva
    Up and ComingSergio Cueva

    Sergio Cueva

    Sergio Cueva continues to demonstrate significant activity in the mining sector in Peru, particularly in relation to cross-border mandates.

    • Sergio Cueva is highly skilled, analytical and thoughtful in his approach. He has a deep understanding of how to interpret agreements governed by jurisdictions beyond Peru, which provides significant added value.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

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