Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Latin America Guide 2025 : Argentina
Band 2
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+54 11 4590 8600About
Provided by Mitrani Caballero
We provide advice on all aspects of the energy and natural resources sectors, from regulatory and contractual issues to financing and acquisitions. Our lawyers in the E&NR practice area combine experience in the development, construction and financing of projects with an active involvement in M&A of energy and mining companies. We also handle litigation and arbitration proceedings related to energy and natural resources.
Our clients the mining sector include mining companies, other industry participants (such as contractors and service providers), and investors in mining projects. Our work in the mining resource includes:
- Permitting, including investigation and exploration permits and exploitation concessions.
- Protection of mining rights.
- Contracts in general, including joint ventures and option, lease and exploration agreements.
- Environmental impact assessment related to mining projects and activities.
- Legal audits of mining assets and legal opinions on mining issues.
- Sale, purchase and financing of mining projects and companies.
- Civil, commercial, administrative and criminal proceedings related to mining environmental issues and enforcement of security interests on tenements.
Chambers Review
Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno offers a well-established mining practice with a strong focus on investment and exploration in the lithium sector. Its team of practitioners is often called upon by mining companies to handle a range of transactional mandates, including financing deals. It also regularly deals with sector-related disputes.
Work Highlights
- Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno advised the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on the USD180 million financing of the Sal de Vida mining project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno's team has formidable dedication and attention to their clients' needs. They have helped us beyond our expectations."
"Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno's team has formidable dedication and attention to their clients' needs. They have helped us beyond our expectations."
Notable Practitioners
Key partner Matías Olcese has played a leading role in a vast number of mining transactions. He regularly advises public companies and financiers on matters relating to exploration and option agreements, project development and strategic investments.
"Matías is an expert in his field. He has a very calm, relaxed and confident approach with clients, which gives them confidence even in the most difficult circumstances and allows deals to get done."
Partner María Laura Lede Pizzurno regularly assists clients with matters relating to the permitting process associated with mining.
"María Laura Lede Pizzurno is very responsive and provides clear advice."
María Paula Terrel regularly assists mining clients with all phases of mining projects as well as with day-to-day operations.
"María Paula Terrel is a very sophisticated lawyer who is clear and direct with clients, which is very welcome. She is always available."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mitrani Caballero
Argentina
Members
Provided by Mitrani Caballero
María Laura Lede Pizzurno
María Paula Terrel