Hernández & Cía’s mining team provides comprehensive advice to a range of both national and international companies in the mining industry, handling matters that range from exploration and extraction issues to project development and financing, permitting and regulatory compliance. Recognised for his significant expertise in the development of mining projects, Luis Felipe Huertas Del Pino jointly leads the team together in conjunction with mining, environmental and arbitration expert Luis Rodríguez-Mariátegui; and Miyanou Dufour, whose broad practice spans regulatory matters, the negotiation of corporate and financing contracts and mining project development. The senior team was further strengthened in January 2024 with the promotion of Juan Pablo Macassi to the partnership; he is an additional key contact for matters related to exploration and exploitation. Also promoted at the start of the year, counsel Lorena Tanji focuses on mining and environmental regulation; while senior associate Joseline Pérez's practice centres on regulatory matters and occupational health-and-safety in the mining sector.

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados maintains a sizeable and thriving mining practice which proves to be the go-to choice for a host of clients. The team stands out for its expertise in the full spectrum of both contentious and non-contentious matters in the mining sector, where it notably handles high-value M&A and financing transactions involving royalty, take-off and streaming agreements, as well as regulatory and disputes matters, including administrative proceedings and domestic and international arbitration. ‘Megastar’ Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado heads a team that also includes Oscar Benavides, noted for his prowess in structuring and negotiation of exploration, development and exploitation contracts; Claudio Ferrero, an expert in financing and M&A transactions; and Francisco Tong, who is recognised for his understanding of mining administrative regulations and environmental issues. Francisco Barrios specialises in permitting strategies and the expansion of mining projects, while January-2023 partner promotion Diego Pachas focuses on licensing, legal audits of permits, and occupational health and safety matters. At associate level, senior Tomás Denegri focuses on project finance, M&A, and exploration, joint venture and mining project investment contracts; while Mariana Delgado specialises in mining law and environmental regulation.

A deep roster of major national and international mining companies routinely turns to Miranda & Amado for its team’s expertise across the entire spectrum of mining operations. In addition to advising on due diligence related to the acquisition of titles and handling complex disputes before local and international arbitration panels, the practice group also routinely assists with concessions and matters related to the exploration, permitting, development and financing of mining projects. Mining law specialist Alberto Delgado heads the team, with Guillermo Bracamonte - who is particularly focused on transactional mining matters - providing additional partner-level support. Assisting clients with permitting, environmental and operational issues, as well as handling due diligence on mining prospects, counsel Luzmila Zegarra is another name to note. At associate level, Cynthia Rebaza provides key support to major clients on issues including regulation, due diligence, permitting and administrative sanctioning, among others.

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria continues to provide strategic counsel to major mining companies, offering expertise in complex transactions, the negotiation of strategic contracts, permitting and regulatory affairs. The firm’s natural resources practice is co-led by the dual-qualified (Peru and New York) Rafael Lengua, who is recognised for his expertise in complex mining, corporate and financial transactions); and natural resources expert Raúl Ravina, a July-2023 partner hire from CMS Grau who contributes particular expertise in land acquisition and reclamation for investment projects. Natural resources' practice directors Roberth Rojas and Juan Pulgar-Vidal (who arrived at the firm with Ravina) specialise in acquiring and regularising surface lands for mining projects, along with associated negotiation, acquisition and titling processes. At associate level, experienced principal Sergio Cueva assists mining and natural resources companies with complex corporate/M&A, financing, and contractual matters; while senior Mitzy Longa focuses on mining and environmental regulations.

Dentons Peru’s mining department advises clients on complex mergers, acquisitions, and project financing. Practice head Fernando Pickmann routinely handles M&A, permitting and financing matters, and in addition to having experience throughout the mining project life-cycle, has particular niche expertise working with start-ups in the sector. Fellow partner Mario Chirinos provides additional depth in terms of industry-specific transactional work and financings, and also handles listed and issues securities-related matters. The pair are supported by senior associate Andre Calmet who focuses on environmental regulation, permitting, and enforcement issues.

Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International houses a compact natural resources and environmental team which consistently guides clients through a comprehensive range of regulatory and transactional aspects in the mining industry. The team is actively involved in negotiating and drafting agreements, overseeing administrative proceedings to ensure compliance with mining obligations, and managing complex project finance and financing transactions for mining companies. Valentin Paniagua Jara heads a five strong practice, focusing on transactions in the mining and natural resources sector, including project finance, and company and asset acquisitions and sales. Following the departures of partners Ina María Drago and Cinthya Delgado in July and December 2023, respectively, key support is provided by senior associate Claudia Pacora (particularly as regards legal due diligence, agreement drafting, and corporate maintenance), and -on the environmental side- principal associate Nicole Freire.

Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas’ mining team continues to be engaged by a broad array of both local and international clients for complex mining and natural resources transactions and regulatory matters. Led by mining projects expert Luis Miguel Elias, the team has ample expertise in managing corporate strategies, investments, project financing and joint ventures, among other matters. Elias is supported by a trio of experienced senior associates: David Baracco, who routinely advises on mining and other natural resources projects; Fiorella Wismann, who focuses on developing legal strategies and defences in regulatory surveillance and sanctioning processes; and Josefina Arana, whose practice is centred on M&A in the sector, (metal) streaming transactions, and advising on the development of mining projects.

Rubio Leguía Normand's mining department stands as a trusted advisor to numerous local and international mining companies operating in Peru. The firm excels in providing comprehensive guidance across all facets of mining operations, from the development and acquisition of mining assets to addressing permitting and compliance challenges. Mining law expert Xennia Forno leads the practice, regularly advising clients on strategic planning, permit procurement, and various aspects related to the exploration, exploitation-beneficiation, and closure of mines. Complementing the leadership, younger partner Miguel Angel Soto's practice encompasses environmental regulation, energy and hydrocarbons, as well as the mining sector, where he is highly regarded for his proficiency handling the broad array of project matters, including corporate operations, agreement negotiation, permit management, and regulatory compliance. Diego Grisolle left the firm in March 2023.

'A highly specialised boutique in mining, energy and environmental matters', the team at Cillóniz & Valencia Abogados is led by the seasoned Diego Cillóniz, praised by clients for his expertise in the mining and oil-and-gas sectors. Cillóniz provides comprehensive guidance to mining companies throughout all stages of their exploration and operational phases. The team, while maintaining a focus on the mining exploration industry, also handles various corporate, permitting, and contractual matters. A key figure in this space is fellow name partner Fernando Valencia Dibós, who provides a full range of advice regarding environmental and regulatory compliance, permitting, facility siting and corporate transactions; he also assists with the implementation of land acquisition and permitting strategies for high-value exploration projects. Jimena Noriega is the key name at associate level, with the team being further strenghened with the hire of Aritha Neyra from Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas in September 2023.

CMS Grau has a long trajectory in mining matters but is currently rebuilding its capabilities following departures during the course of 2023. Despite this, the team advises a broad range of clients across the mining industry on a range of complex regulatory and transactional matters while also handling administrative disputes with entities such as OSINERGMIN, OEFA, and ANA. The team is jointly led by senior partner Miguel Grau, who has an unparalleled trajectory in the sector; managing partner Juan Carlos Escudero, an expert in M&A transactions, and María Cristina Alva, a January-2024 hire (formerly in-house at Hochschild) who brings additional expertise in corporate, mining and environmental law. The team also includes environmental practice head Vito Verna and administrative law specialist Ramon Huapaya; both have been particularly active of late. Huapaya and associate Oscar Alejos are the key names for regulatory matters.

Cuatrecasas has significantly enhanced the capabilities of its Lima-based mining team with the July-2023 appointment of specialist practitioner Ina Drago (from Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International) as head of the firm’s natural resources and environmental practice. Drago advises clients on all stages of mining projects - including acquisition, development and operation - and is accustomed to acting for mining service providers, financial entities and private equity funds, as well as mining majors. The team provides comprehensive regulatory, administrative, and transactional advice, including advice on permitting, administrative and sanctioning procedures, and transactional counsel regarding M&A, service agreements, NSR royalties, and financings. Oscar Trelles heads the corporate, M&A and private equity practice at the firm and is a key component in the handling of complex cross-border and domestic M&A transactions in the mining sector. Key associate support is provided by Milagros Cacho, a September-2023 arrival from Rubio Leguía Normand.