Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+55 21 3824 4747About
Provided by Veirano Advogados
Gold, copper, iron ore, bauxite, niobium, phosphate, nickel, rare earths, diamonds, among others. Since the gold rush of the 1690s, minerals and metals have represented a sizable portion of Brazil’s export-oriented economy, offering both challenges and rewards. For over 40 years, our team of specialists has been assisting clients in new investments, transactions and operations in the mining sector, which ultimately create wealth and sustainable development in a wide range of regions in Brazil.
Our mining team is ranked #1 by the most prestigious legal rankings and we offer local and multinational clients a full range of legal services to support investments and operations in the mining sector, such as:
- M&As, corporate finance and capital raising
- Joint Ventures, option agreements and farm-ins/farm-outs
- Project finance for development, construction and operations
- Support in international IPOs and offering of securities (warrants, bought deals and private offers)
- Security structuring
- Regulatory advice, due diligences and title opinions
- Royalties, offtakes and streamings
- Incorporation of mining companies and registrations before the National Mining Agency (ANM)
- Advice and strategy on surface issues, environmental matters and expansions
- Regulatory and environmental advice on management of tailings dams
- Purchase and sale of minerals
- Compliance exercises for mining companies
Chambers Review
Much-respected full-service firm Veirano Advogados has a stellar practice group boasting top-tier expertise in matters concerning the mining industry. The firm often acts as counsel to distinguished mining corporations and investment funds engaging in domestic and cross-border M&A deals and financing transactions. The team is highly sought after for its knowledge of complex regulatory, environmental and contractual matters. It is also well equipped to represent clients in sector-related litigation, including those involving environmental and antitrust issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have very good experience, relevant market knowledge and are extremely capable. Amazing service level and responsiveness."
"The team were very careful about advising on solutions that were commercially appropriate, given the size of our business as well as the plethora of potential solutions available."
"The firm has a vast knowledge of the Brazilian and global mining industries."
"They have very good experience, relevant market knowledge and are extremely capable. Amazing service level and responsiveness."
"The team were very careful about advising on solutions that were commercially appropriate, given the size of our business as well as the plethora of potential solutions available."
"The firm has a vast knowledge of the Brazilian and global mining industries."
Notable Practitioners
Carlos Americo Ferraz e Castro is a highly distinguished mining practitioner with a depth of knowledge in the industry. He draws on four decades of experience to expertly represent his clients.
Pedro Andrés Garcia is sought out by mining companies for his skill in handling the sale and acquisition of mining assets and associated regulatory issues. He is a strong choice for international mandates.
"He is extremely knowledgeable, practical, objective, business-minded and responsive - an amazing asset to have on our side guiding us in these projects."
"He is exceptionally fluent in English and unafraid to continually develop his contextual knowledge based on the business and technical aspects of mining."
"Pedro is an extremely competent and business-oriented lawyer and has provided significant assistance to our company."
Ranked Lawyers at
Veirano Advogados
Brazil
Members
Provided by Veirano Advogados
Clients
Provided by Veirano Advogados
AngloGold
Columbus Gold
Equinox Gold.
Fomento
Glencore
Hoschild Mining
Leagold Mining
Lundin Mining
Norsk Hydro
Sentient Mining
Vale
Industries
Provided by Veirano Advogados
Banks
Construction & Materials
Energy
Insurance
Mining & Metals
Real Estate