Energy & Natural Resources: Mining | Global

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is an established full-service firm with particular knowledge of regulatory and transactional matters in the mining sector. The firm houses a team of expert lawyers who are well equipped to advise clients on matters relating to mining royalties, the obtaining of environmental licences and sector-related M&A, as well as due diligence in relation to mining dams. The team also demonstrates experience of representing domestic and international clients before Brazilian courts and regulatory bodies.

Veirano Advogados is a full-service law firm that boasts a stellar practice with 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.

Mattos Filho is a prime full-service firm with a remarkable mining practice. The firm is widely recognised by the market for its capabilities in this industry. The team have quickly built a solid track record in regulatory matters, in which also benefits from its powerful transactional capabilities.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a highly rated mining practice benefiting from longstanding experience acting on some of the most sophisticated matters in the mining sector. The firm draws upon its strong transactional capabilities to assist leading mining companies with sector-related M&A, negotiation of royalty agreements and contracts and tax matters. The team also excels at handling complex regulatory issues, including negotiations with regulatory bodies, and sensitive litigation such as cases involving environmental concerns related to tailings dams.

Demarest Advogados is a well-established firm with a strong footprint in the mining industry. The team has demonstrated the skills required to advise clients on mining matters involving transactional and regulatory affairs. The work can include assistance with M&A and administrative appeals or procedures. The firm is familiar with both domestic and international clients with mining operations in Brazil.

Machado Meyer has carved out a respected practice in the mining sector due to its activity advising clients on a range of matters including transactional issues, such as M&A and finance deals. The firm is also endowed with the capability to act on regulatory matters, as well as on litigation. Additional skills include crisis management, environmental advice and real estate and tax capabilities.

BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão is a full-service firm noted for its growing expertise in mining-related litigation cases, sale and acquisition of mining assets and contractual matters. The team is also equipped to assist clients with licences.

Mello Torres is a firm with a team of experienced and well-equipped practitioners who routinely advise clients on acquisition of mining rights, regulatory work and M&A.