Energy & Natural Resources: Mining | Global

Carey is a pre-eminent full-service firm with a highly regarded reputation in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by an array of domestic and international clients in the mining sphere, including players in investment, exploration and extraction. Carey's lawyers are also well equipped to advise on operation agreements, M&A transactions and project finance in the mining field. The team also handles sector-specific administrative litigation against the state.

Baker McKenzie is an experienced international firm that offers a strong mining practice in the Chilean mining market. The Santiago-based team has expertise across a broad range of mandates pertaining to the mining field, including financing matters, environmental and easements matters and sector-related administrative litigation. Baker McKenzie's lawyers provide advice on complex regulatory matters, asset acquisitions and the financing and development of mining projects.

Claro & Cía is a solid law firm with an experienced practice group that advises clients on both Chilean and international asset acquisition and mining concessions. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by leading mining companies in regulatory matters, sanctioning procedures and licensing authorisations, as well as assisting with farm-out agreements. The full-service law firm continues to expand its presence in the mining sector.