About
Provided by William Freire - Advogados Associados
Overview
WFAA provides expert legal assistance across all stages of mining projects, supporting domestic and international companies. The firm offers end-to-end guidance on the acquisition and sale of mining assets, covering business model structuring, ownership audits, due diligence, contract drafting and management.
Working alongside specialists in geology, mining engineering and mineral economics, WFAA delivers integrated, technically sound solutions. Its approach combines regulatory expertise with a practical understanding of the sector’s operational and financial dynamics.
Specialisations
The team advises on M&A transactions in the mining sector, prepares Solicitor’s Reports for stock exchange compliance and represents clients before the ANM at all stages of mineral title processes. Services include mineral asset management, land access negotiations, risk assessment, litigation and conflict resolution with landowners.
By collaborating with the Environmental, Land, Tax and Dispute Resolution teams, WFAA offers multidisciplinary solutions in mining projects.
Recent Work Highlights
Advised on a BRL 1.3 billion rare earths project in Minas Gerais, assisting with asset acquisition, regulatory dispute resolution and local entity structuring. Supported a global fertiliser company on tailings dam safety and mining licence maintenance. Prepared Solicitor’s Reports for Canadian and Australian listed companies for stock exchange listing and financing.
