Department profile
Mello Torres

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

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Mello Torres

Rankings

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Brazil

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Mello Torres is a firm with a team of experienced and well-equipped practitioners who routinely advise clients on acquisition of mining rights, regulatory work and M&A. The team is also a popular choice to represent clients in administrative and judicial disputes, as well as contractual work.

Work Highlights

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  • Mello Torres assisted Vale S.A. with tax dispute arising from a Financial Compensation for the Exploitation of Mineral Resources (CFEM) assessment by the National Mining Agency, with claimed liability of approximately USD 136 million.

Strengths

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  • Mello Torres demonstrates strong technical excellence and effective engagement with regulatory bodies and government authorities. They stand out for their excellent communication, timely delivery and deep institutional relationships, making them a strategic partner for complex environmental and mining matters, with a strong understanding of our business.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentBrazil
  • The quality of their reports is particularly impressive, as they are clear, user-friendly and focused on key information, making them easy for the business to understand. The team is also always very available, which we highly value. Mello Torres has delivered excellent results in supporting our mining and environmental work, demonstrating a strong understanding of our business and a high level of commercial awareness.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentBrazil
  • Mello Torres demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the mining sector alongside strong support in adjacent areas such as tax and mineral rights. They stand out for their strong industry connections, proactive deal-oriented approach and close client interaction. The team is highly responsive and brings a high level of expertise, supported by a well-regarded partner.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Clovis Torres
    Band 3Clovis Torres

    Clovis Torres

    Clovis Torres is a well-known practitioner in mining law and offers stand out experience in acquisition and sale of mines, bidding process and due diligence work.

    • There is nothing Clovis Tores does not know the answer to.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentBrazil
  • Band 3Solange Costa
    Band 3Solange Costa

    Solange Costa

    Solange Costa offers clients a wealth of experience across audit of Brazilian mining assets, M&A, legal assessments of dam safety and administrative procedures.

    • I would like to highlight Solange's performance. She is very technically skilled and knowledgeable.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentBrazil
    • Solange Costa is very experienced in the mining sector.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentBrazil

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