Mining

Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados regularly advises both local and foreign mining companies at various stages of development, including exploration, construction, operation, and closure. We have a specialized team in mining regulatory and environmental issues, as well as in the analysis of mining titles and surface rights, which allows us to meet the legal needs of various mining activity holders, including junior mining companies and those involved in large and medium-scale mining. Our team also has extensive experience in negotiating mining transfer agreements, option contracts, joint venture agreements, and other sector-specific contracts.

Our mining team regularly provides legal advice in the processing and obtaining of permits and authorizations, environmental certifications, and any other enabling title necessary for a mining holder to develop their activities. We also have extensive experience in representing clients in administrative sanctioning procedures before OEFA, OSINERGMIN, the Mining Council, ANA, and other relevant authorities in the sector.

We have an expert team in corporate transactions related to the sector, including mergers and acquisitions, financing (both corporate and project financing), and capital markets (both local and cross-border). Our team regularly advises sponsors and mining operators, as well as financial entities, institutional investors, investment funds, and other investors.

Being a full-service firm allows us to meet requirements in other areas relevant to the mining industry, with teams capable of providing specialized advice in mining taxation, regulated products, personnel hiring and compliance with health and occupational safety obligations, regulatory matters relevant to mining (e.g., energy and telecommunications), criminal defense in cases of contamination or workplace accidents, specialized mining litigation, among others.