Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
About
Provided by William Freire - Advogados Associados
Expert assistance with negotiations involving mining companies and regulatory agencies, and support throughout the end-to-end process of purchase and sale of mining assets – from the conception of the business model, including the legal audit of ownership, due diligence, drafting and review of contracts, to their signing and management.
Working side by side with professionals specialized in geology, mining engineering and mineral economics, the Office is able to offer global solutions to its clients’ needs in all matters related to Mining Law. The strategic management of mineral assets, the mediation and resolution of conflicts with landowners, the development of complex legal opinions, the conduction of administrative mining proceedings and the active presence in the litigation arena related to these issues is also an important strength of the Office.
Chambers Review
William Freire - Advogados Associados is a Belo Horizonte-based mining boutique firm with experience handling a range of sector-related matters for domestic and international companies. The firm is recognised for its expertise in assisting clients with contractual issues, including the negotiation of land use agreements, as well as regulatory mandates such as obtaining approvals from the National Mining Agency. The team is also skilled in representing companies in administrative and judicial litigation.
Work Highlights
- William Freire assisted an important North American player in the lithium business with the acquisition and formation of a joint venture for lithium exploration in Brazil.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All matters dealt with by them are always supported by a team that operates at a very high technical level. The interactions with the team are great."
"The firm has extremely experienced and qualified professionals. They always present us with innovative solutions and viable alternatives for conducting cases."
"They provided excellent legal advice in a highly practical way. The whole team have expertise. They clearly invest in the education and hands-on experience of their younger lawyers."
"All matters dealt with by them are always supported by a team that operates at a very high technical level. The interactions with the team are great."
"The firm has extremely experienced and qualified professionals. They always present us with innovative solutions and viable alternatives for conducting cases."
"They provided excellent legal advice in a highly practical way. The whole team have expertise. They clearly invest in the education and hands-on experience of their younger lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Tiago de Mattos Silva frequently advises on regulatory issues arising from projects in the mining sector. He has additional strength in handling transactional matters.
"He is constantly at the forefront of industry changes, bringing innovative and suitable solutions to his clients."
"An extremely dedicated, experienced professional with high technical capacity."
"He is diligent, has strategic vision and has technical knowledge."
William Freire has considerable depth of expertise in the mining industry. He is experienced across a range of mining matters, offering particular strength in handling regulatory mandates in Minas Gerais.
"He knows mining matters very well."
"He has made himself available whenever we needed, and facilitated meetings and negotiations for our company. He is very knowledgeable and impressive."
"Outstanding professional."
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