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Gonzalo Grez

Gonzalo Grez

Latin America 2027

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos

Latin America

Practice Areas

M&A, Mining, Project Development, Energy, Communities, Water rights, Corporate.

Career

He advises companies on mining, energy and regulatory matters in Chile, Argentina and Ecuador based on a comprehensive understanding of the mining business.

He has recognized experience in designing and structuring strategies for acquiring and merging mining companies and has a strong expertise in negotiating all sort of mining and joint venture agreements and other types of agreements related to the mining and energy activities.

He has participated actively in almost all relevant exploration, project development and M&A Chilean mining transactions and joint ventures re. copper, gold, silver, lithium, nitrates, iron ore, salt, coal etc. over the last years with private and stated owned company and has actively worked in project development and operation of numerous mining and energy companies. His experience covers advice to inter alia mining and energy companies and services and technology providers in those fields.

Professional Memberships

Member of RMMLF, IPBA, and IBA Bar Associations.

Vice Chair Environmental Committee IPBA.

Publications

Co-publisher: “Indigenous Rights in South America” published by RMMLF.

Personal

Former Professor of Commercial and Corporate Law, Universidad Católica de Chile, 2001 -2017 and Director of the Post Graduate Program “Natural Resources and Environment”, Universidad de Los Andes, 2015 -2018.

Languages Spoken

Spanish and English.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Chile

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Noteworthy partner Gonzalo Grez is highlighted for his market-leading range of skills in the Chilean mining sector, which include advice on mining M&A and bidding processes.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Chile

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Gonzalo Grez joins the Corporate/M&A rankings this year after eliciting significant praise from the market. He is frequently seen representing clients in M&A transactions, joint ventures and contractual mandates.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Gonzalo Grez is our first choice for delivering timely, knowledgeable, sophisticated and practical advice on mining matters.

    Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Latin America
  • We would like to especially highlight Gonzalo Grez as an excellent lawyer whose experience and commitment are fundamental to the success of our projects.

    Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Latin America
  • Gonzalo Grez is a highly committed lawyer who, in addition to delivering an excellent legal service, consistently brings a strong commercial perspective and deep industry knowledge.

    Corporate/M&A: The EliteChambers Latin America

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