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Provided by Óscar Benavides
Mining Law
Corporate
Project Finance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Lima Bar Association
The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law
Instituto de Derecho de Minería, Petróleo y Energía
Oscar Benavides is a senior partner and member of the executive committee at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados, with over 20 years of experience advising clients on project finance, M&A, investment contracts in exploration projects, joint ventures, and general mining law. His impressive track record, has positioned him as one of the leading mining lawyers, recognized by international directories such as Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and Latin Lawyer and having been included among the top 30 mining lawyers worldwide in the Global Elite Thought Leader 2023 list by Lexology (formerly Who’s Who Legal).
In addition to his legal expertise, Oscar is vice-president of the Canada-Peru Chamber of Commerce (CCCP) and led the Peruvian delegation at PDAC 2023, the world’s most important mining fair. He holds an LLM from the University of Denver, where he received the Jan M. and Marjorie G. Laitos Scholarship in Natural Resources. Oscar has also taught Mining Law at several leading law schools in Lima.
Spanish
English
Universidad de Lima
Lawyer summa cum laude
2000
University of Denver, USA
Master in Natural Resources and Environmental Law - Jan M. and Marjorie G. Laitos Scholarship in Natural Resources
2006
Provided by Chambers
Outstanding partner Óscar Benavides possesses extensive experience advising clients on sector-related acquisitions and exploration projects.
Provided by Chambers
Óscar Benavides has an excellent handle on mining and corporate-related matters. His advice is highly valuable to us.
Óscar's experience, creativity and spectacular client service make working with him a very positive experience.
Óscar Benavides has an excellent handle on mining and corporate-related matters. His advice is highly valuable to us.
Óscar's experience, creativity and spectacular client service make working with him a very positive experience.