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.
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- 'This is one of the most prestigious law firms in Peru. It has lawyers specialised in all the different areas required by a company.'
- 'The team at Rodrigo Elias Medrano is led by Luis Carlos Rodrigo and is by far the best in Peru. The team is highly sophisticated, has an in-depth knowledge of the mining and energy industry acquired over the past decades and provides outstanding advice.'
- 'Luis Carlos Rodrigo is an absolute star. He is one of the best advocates I have ever met. He is brilliant. His knowledge of the mining sector is outstanding, and his advice is always head-on and well thought through.'
- 'Luis Carlos Rodrigo is a megastar. While he is well-versed in all areas of law, he is particularly strong in the mining sector. He is enormously smart, provides outstanding advice, understands his clients, and thinks outside the box. He is my go-to lawyer in Peru.'
- 'Estudio Rodrigo is the leading law firm in Peru for mining law. Their partners are highly knowledgeable and proficient in this area.'
- 'Claudio Ferrero understands mining law very well and he is also an exceptional mergers and acquisitions lawyer. He is very adept at dealing with complicated circumstances and explains Peruvian law very well.'
- 'Oscar Benevides is highly specialised in mining and has hands on knowledge of all aspects of mining exploration transactions.'
Clients clés
- Adar Mining Corp
- Anglo American Quellaveco
- Antofagasta Resources
- Barrick Gold Corporation
- Bear Creek Mining
- Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde (Freeport-McMoRan and SMM Cerro Verde Netherlands - Sumitomo)
- Cerro de Pasco Resources (sucursal del Perú)
- Compañia Minera Antamina
- First Quantum Minerals
- Fortescue Minerals
Points forts
- Advised First Quantum Minerals on the acquisition of a 55% stake in the La Granja project, a copper mining project in Peru’s northern Cajamarca region, from Rio Tinto, for an amount of $105m.
- Advised Minera Barrick Peru on the acquisition and consolidation of exploration properties in southern Peru (Puno) from Teck Resources, Valor Resources (Kiwanda) and Xali (Minera Candente).
- Advised Pan American Silver Corp. on the sale to Alpayana of a 92.3% stake in Compañía Minera Argentum, which operates the Morococha Mine – a copper, lead, silver, and zinc project in western Peru.
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Meilleurs collaborateurs
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Mariana Delgado
Tomás Denegri
Responsable de la pratique
Luis Carlos Rodrigo