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Pérez-Llorca

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia


Pérez-Llorca

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Pérez-Llorca's Mining team, formerly Gómez-Pinzón, builds on decades of market leadership in Colombia, combining outstanding local expertise with the firm's integrated international platform. The practice advises domestic and international mining companies, investors and financial institutions on complex transactions and projects, including acquisitions, due diligence, project financing and regulatory matters. The team also supports clients in the day-to-day management of mining operations, permitting, environmental matters and disputes, drawing on the firm's multidisciplinary capabilities across corporate, finance, environmental, regulatory, competition and labour law.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Colombia

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Pérez-Llorca is a noteworthy practice group that has a longstanding presence in the mining sector, and it is experienced in representing companies operating in coal, gold and salt exploration and extraction. Pérez-Llorca is well positioned to assist with the acquisition of mining assets, and handles matters related to mining concessions, drafting service agreements and regulatory issues in Colombia.

Work Highlights

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  • Pérez-Llorca assisted Sandvik with mining law matters regarding the import of equipment and vehicles for mining activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Strengths

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  • Pérez-Llorca's team is composed of highly specialized lawyers with deep knowledge of legal matters in the mining sector, as well as related environmental issues.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Patricia Arrázola Bustillo
    Band 3Patricia Arrázola Bustillo

    Patricia Arrázola Bustillo

    Head of department Patricia Arrázola Bustillo is an active practitioner in the Colombian market advising clients on the transactional side of mining matters.

    • Patricia Arrázola Bustillo has demonstrated a great deal of experience and knowledge of mining and environmental issues. Working with her has been highly beneficial to our company.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

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Colombia

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