Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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+55 11 3247 8400About
Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados
With a fully dedicated team and experience of over 50 years in the industry, we merge our expertise in the mining sector with our knowledge of law to offer outstanding services, becoming trusted counsels to our clients.
Working close with the Environment, Banking and Financial Regulation, Litigation, Real Estate and other practices, we assist not only mining companies, but also financial institutions, investors, associations, service providers, and other mining-related sectors.
Our mining practice covers:
- Regulatory matters
- Community, governmental and institutional relations
- ESG
- Environmental permitting, consultancy and litigation
- Litigation in the administrative and judicial spheres
- Project finance
- Due diligence of mining companies, projects, assets and operations
- Mineral contracts (exploration, development,lease, royalties, streaming, off-take, joint ventures, options, among other contracts)
- Incorporation of companies
- Mineral policy
- Tax advising and planning
- Mineral activities in restricted areas, such as indigenous lands, national security borders and conservation units
- Governmental Royalties and Taxes
- M&A of mining companies and mineral assets
- Restructurings
Chambers Review
Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a market-leading firm with an outstanding department benefiting from long experience acting on some of the most sophisticated matters in the mining sector. The firm draws upon its strong transactional capabilities to assist leading mining companies with sector-related M&A, negotiation of royalty agreements and contracts and tax matters. The team also excels at handling complex regulatory issues, including negotiations with regulatory bodies, and sensitive litigation such as cases involving environmental concerns related to tailings dams. La Mancha Capital Advisory and Energy Fuels are new client wins.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is highly qualified and provides in-depth reviews of complex matters including international contracts."
"Pinheiro Neto is one of the most prestigious law firms in Brazil offering top legal services. Its mining and M&A practices are widely recognised in the market."
"Top-notch firm in different areas of work."
"The firm is highly qualified and provides in-depth reviews of complex matters including international contracts."
"Pinheiro Neto is one of the most prestigious law firms in Brazil offering top legal services. Its mining and M&A practices are widely recognised in the market."
"Top-notch firm in different areas of work."
Notable Practitioners
Carlos Vilhena draws on his considerable expertise in the mining sector to skilfully represent his clients. He handles complex domestic regulatory and commercial matters and offers complementary strength in international mandates.
"He is highly experienced in most aspects of mining in Brazil. He is an expert in large corporate issues such as M&A."
"We have been very pleased with his responsiveness and advice."