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Lloreda Camacho & Co

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia


Lloreda Camacho & Co

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Our advice includes the accompaniment in all stages of the development of mining activities. We have a team of highly specialized and experienced professionals with deep knowledge of the subject.

Our clients include companies such as "Major", "Mid-tier", and "Junior" companies, as well as banks and investment funds of the first order, which gives us a comprehensive and very broad vision of the mining sector.

Our portfolio includes services such as:

  • Establishment or incorporation of the required vehicle for the development of mining activities.
  • Assistance and representation in the application or negotiation of mining titles and their supervision before the mining authorities.
  • Elaboration of all the contracts required according to the client's needs to advance their activities, such as business collaboration contracts (joint ventures), option contracts, purchase and sale of mining titles, guarantees, pledges, mortgages, easements, construction and assembly, drilling, earthmoving, mining development, among others.
  • Accompaniment in negotiations with communities.
  • Accompaniment in prior consultation processes.
  • Accompaniment and representation before administrative and judicial authorities.
  • Advice in obtaining and tracking on environmental permits and licenses.

Industries (1)

  • Mining & Metals

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Colombia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Lloreda Camacho & Co is a pre-eminent firm that is respected for its leading mining practice group and is frequently retained by high-profile clients that are active in the exploration and extraction of gold in Colombia. Lloreda Camacho & Co represents mining companies and foreign investors in transactional matters, including acquisitions and joint ventures, as well as assisting them with regulatory considerations, such as due diligence of mining titles. The team is also known to assist with sector-specific dispute resolution.

Work Highlights

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  • Lloreda Camacho & Co acted for the Colombian branch of Continental Gold on mining due diligence and the preparation of a legal opinion regarding the concession agreements for the Buriticá gold project, in connection with the spin-off listing of Zijin Gold International Company Limited’s shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Strengths

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  • Lloreda Camacho & Co stands out for its specialised mining sector knowledge, rigorous legal analysis and close, timely support. The team also demonstrates strong integration across mining, corporate and compliance practices, delivering well-rounded and cohesive solutions for complex matters.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Lloreda Camacho & Co's team combines expertise in regulatory matters with a deep understanding of the mining industry, enabling them to anticipate both legal and operational risks.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ángela María Salazar
    Band 1Ángela María Salazar

    Ángela María Salazar

    Standout practitioner Ángela Salazar is highly endorsed by clients for her practice in the Colombian mining arena. She routinely advises prominent mining companies on complex transactions and mining issues.

    • Ángela María Salazar stands out for her high level of knowledge and technical precision in mining title matters. She provides rigorous support before the National Mining Agency, demonstrating a meticulous, results-oriented approach and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
    • Ángela María Salazar’s strength lies in her in-depth knowledge of the mining legal framework and her practical approach to resolving complex situations. Her technical expertise and strategic vision add considerable value to the business’s decision-making process.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Band 1Ignacio Santamaría
    Band 1Ignacio Santamaría

    Ignacio Santamaría

    Stellar practitioner Ignacio Santamaría Escobar is praised by market commentators for his highly esteemed mining practice in Colombia. He brings solid experience advising clients on a broad range of complex mining matters, including exploration, concession agreements and M&A transactions.

    • Ignacio Santamaría Escobar stands out for his specialised knowledge of mining law and his ability to explain regulatory alternatives in a clear, business-oriented manner. His legal judgement inspires confidence in decision-making, and he is consistently available.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
    • He has an excellent understanding of the institutional context and procedures before the National Mining Agency, which facilitates coordination and execution. His approachable manner and willingness to collaborate make working with him agile and efficient.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Lloreda Camacho & Co (2)

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