We advise on the structuring of investment projects and in the organization of mining activity companies, as well as on the negotiation and execution of every type of agreements and operations related to mining exploration and exploitation, as well as the commercialization of products.
Our advice include every relevant aspect on the governing laws: mining documents, land acquisitions, use of water, tax benefit regime for investment, mining safety and occupational health, environment, compliance of obligations, and labor regulations.
We act main legal counselors and members of boards of directors of mining companies, as well as in several project finance transactions of mining projects among which there are the most important developed in this sector.
| Practices | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Mining | Band 3 | Band 3 | Band 3 |
Testimonials
Band 3: Natural Resources - Mining — Chambers and Partners — 2023
Estudio Echecopar - Baker McKenzie is a high-quality firm with an international network showing skills in a wide array of mining mandates, including administrative procedures, M&A, financing transactions and land acquisition. The team is also well equipped to handle permitting for exploration matters, regulatory issues and mining concessions.
Band 3: Natural Resources - Mining — Chambers and Partners Latin America — 2023
Estudio Echecopar - Baker McKenzie is a high-quality firm with an international network showing skills in a wide array of mining mandates, including administrative procedures, M&A, financing transactions and land acquisition. The team is also well equipped to handle permitting for exploration matters, regulatory issues and mining concessions.
Strengths "Estudio Echecopar - Baker McKenzie has the ability to grasp complex issues and quickly offer solutions. Their whole team, from the associates to the partners, work cohesively to understand the issues and provide practical advice."Work highlights Estudio Echecopar - Baker McKenzie advised Trevali Mining on the due diligence and negotiation of a Share Purchase Agreement with Cerro De Pasco Resources, related to the sale of the Santander mine.
Band 3: Natural Resources - Mining — Chambers and Partners — 2020
"They have a great service and always attend to us. They are always trying to add value to the service and come up with new ideas for us."
| Practices | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Mining | Band 2 | Band 2 | Band 2 |
Testimonials
Band 2: Natural Resources - Mining — The Legal 500 — 2023
‘Pro-active in solving problems’, the natural resources and environmental team at Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International handles the investment, development and operational stages of mining projects. Its key areas of focus include M&A, project finance and financing transactions, as well as regulatory and contentious issues. The team, which has recently been handling Covid-19-related matters and assisting clients with legal mechanisms to defend their investments from perceived threats from the new government, created a Legal Matrix tool in 2021, which allows clients to quickly identify the regulatory obligations applicable to their operations. Valentín Paniagua heads the practice and is the name to note for corporate mining transactions, while Ina María Drago assists clients with the start-up and development of natural resources projects. Senior associate Claudia Pacora has extensive experience in mining sector M&A and associated due diligence operations and documentation; while younger associate Cinthya Delgado De La Flor advises on administrative procedures and sanctioning and legal audits in relation to the natural resources sector.
‘The staff skill set is deep enough to use them as a one stop shop for all my company’s legal needs‘.
‘Pro-active in solving problems’.
‘Unlimited availability and professionalism in mining issues‘.
Band 2: Natural Resources - Mining — The Legal 500 — 2019
"Perfect knowledge of the mining & natural resources sector", "personal approach" and "the availability and professionalism of the team".
| Practices | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| Mining | NR | Band 1 | Band 2 |
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