About

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We have participated in the largest merger and acquisitions and financing of mining projects in Brazil in the last ten years, which puts us in a strong position to advise both mining companies and their partners on structuring integrated projects to implement new investments efficiently. 


We also specialize in advising on the drafting and negotiation of sophisticated financial, commercial, and corporate contracts and arrangements concluded between these companies and stockholders, banks, customers, and suppliers, as well as on restructuring transactions, crisis management, and potential conflicts.


In structuring and modeling greenfield projects, restructuring brownfield operations or implementing M&A transactions, we understand well the concerns of stockholders, buyers and investors, and regulatory restrictions. Such knowledge helps us to seek innovative solutions, regardless of the phase of the project, capable of balancing the interest of the parties involved and mitigating risks to enable new business.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Brazil
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Full-service firm Machado Meyer has carved out a respected practice in the mining sector due to its activity advising clients on a range of matters including transactional issues, such as M&A and finance deals. The firm is also endowed with the capability to act on regulatory matters, as well as on litigation. Additional skills include crisis management, environmental advice and real estate and tax capabilities.

Work Highlights

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  • Machado Meyer represented Energy and Minerals Groupand Vision Blue Resources Limitedin investments in integrated rare earth mining and processing operations in Brazil.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Liliam Fernanda Yoshikawa
3
Liliam Fernanda Yoshikawa
3
Band 3

Liliam Fernanda Yoshikawais a partner in the team drawing on her expertise in mining matters to assist clients with regulatory and contractual mandates.

"She has a strong sense of responsibility for satisfying clients' needs and high-level expertise in various legal matters. She is a very reliable lawyer."

"She showed business acumen. She understood our priorities and how our company works."

Pedro Henrique Jardim
3
Pedro Henrique Jardim
3
Band 3

Pedro Henrique Jardim's mining practice encompasses regulatory and transactional matters. He frequently assists clients with investment in and acquisition of mining assets and is experienced in matters with cross-border elements.

"He is a great lawyer, super responsive and knowledgeable, especially in mining."

"He has a great ability to read the room and the assertiveness to propose and act on solutions for his client."

Ranked Lawyers at
Machado Meyer

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Liliam Fernanda Yoshikawa
3
Liliam Fernanda Yoshikawa
3
Band 3
Pedro Henrique Jardim
3
Pedro Henrique Jardim
3
Band 3

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