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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Latin America Guide 2026 : Peru


Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

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This area is composed of highly specialized lawyers who provide comprehensive advice on legal matters for the development of projects in different areas such as mining, industrial, energy, corporate, infrastructure and real estate, among others. The high degree of specialization, skill in the use and understanding of technical aspects associated with the respective specialties and coordination with other areas of our firm allows our area to provide multidisciplinary legal services of high quality and added value to government agencies and companies. Mainly, the group performed the following legal activities:

  • Support for Due Diligence processes under mergers and acquisitions or Project Finance processes.
  • Negotiations of transactions involving mining, environmental and energy relevant aspects.
  • Drafting and preparation of contracts used in related industries.
  • Environmental, energetic and mining litigation at judicial and administrative levels.
  • Compliance audits, covering legal and technical aspects (supported by multidisciplinary teams).
  • Advise for environmental impact assessments to investment projects, as well as in the process of obtaining other permits necessary for implementation and after their closing.
  • Support to granting processes of mining concessions; assistance regarding mining and surface land disputes, local community; indigenous matters, water rights; among others.

Clients (20)

  • BHP World Exploration
  • BHP Group Limited
  • Compañía Minera Miski Mayo
  • Minera Las Bambas
  • The Mosaic Company
  • Nexa Resources Perú
  • Operadores Concentrados Peruanos
  • Coppernico Metals
  • Anglo American Quellaveco
  • Compañia Minera Antamina
  • Gold Fields La Cima
  • Panoro Minerals
  • Pan American Silver Peru – Shahuindo
  • Minera Hampton Peru
  • ICM Pachapaqui
  • Compañía Minera Zafranal
  • Endeavour Silver Corp.
  • Pan Pacific Copper Co.
  • Core Royalties Group
  • Compañía Minera Quechua

Industries (3)

  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Government
  • Mining & Metals

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Peru

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is a respected regional firm routinely retained by clients to advise on acquisitions and mining-related regulatory matters. The team is well equipped to tackle matters such as environmental permits for mining exploration, concession agreements and land use rights.

Work Highlights

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  • PPU advised BHP on securing permits for its Qoya-Chullo, Rafaella and Huatana mining exploration projects in the Peruvian highlands.

Strengths

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  • We have found Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría to be very responsive, as well as practical in their advice and a strong advocate for us.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Xennia Forno
    Band 1Xennia Forno

    Xennia Forno

    Counsel and mining powerhouse Xennia Forno continues to receive widespread acclaim in the mining arena, due to her presence on large projects.

    • Xennia is a brilliant lawyer with extensive experience. She brings not only deep legal knowledge but also a strong business perspective. She approaches issues with a dynamic and flexible mindset.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
    • Xennia Forno is a reference in the area. She is very well respected. She's hands-on and deals with us directly.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Rafael Lengua
    Band 2Rafael Lengua

    Rafael Lengua

    Solid partner Rafael Lengua demonstrates a strong practice within the mining market in Peru. He comes highly recommended by interviewees due to his leadership skills and field knowledge.

    • I have always found Rafael Lengua to provide a high level of service and to bring a strong awareness of the commercial context to his work.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Miguel Ángel Soto
    Band 3Miguel Ángel Soto

    Miguel Ángel Soto

    Partner Miguel Ángel Soto is well placed to advise clients on regulatory matters, as well as on mining agreements.

    • Working with Miguel Ángel Soto is the closest thing to working with an in-house lawyer. He is always attentive to the requirements of the company, even outside the scope of consultations.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchMitzy Longa
    Associates to watchMitzy Longa

    Mitzy Longa

    Associate-to-watch Mitzy Longa continues with a strong practice within the mining market in Peru, with work regarding regulatory matters and mining concessions.
    • Mitzy Longa is a detail-oriented professional who assesses risks and supports our decision-making.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchSergio Cueva
    Associates to watchSergio Cueva

    Sergio Cueva

    Associate-to-watch Sergio Cueva continues to demonstrate significant activity in the mining sphere in Peru.

    • Sergio Cueva is a diligent, trustworthy and responsive lawyer.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

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