Mining Law

Our team has in-depth knowledge of the mining production chain and broad experience with its main players. We provide regulatory and transactional advice to major mining companies, financial institutions, suppliers, and other stakeholders. We are the only Brazilian firm with a leading practice in the sector and an office in Toronto, Canada, offering specialized services to the industry. In Brazil, we are among the most active firms, with a comprehensive practice in transactions, advisory, and disputes.

Our expertise covers regulatory matters, due diligence, asset and corporate transactions, mineral rights control, safety, taxation, supply and service provider contracts, options, royalties, easements, leases, and negotiations with surface owners. We also advise on mining policies and regulatory disputes, as well as crisis management.

We act as legal consultants and industry experts in strategic matters, including representing mining associations in discussions with authorities regarding regulatory changes, aiming to foster innovation, investment security, and meet the sector’s broader demands.

Our specialized legal services tailored to the industry's needs include:

  • Regulatory and transactional advice for companies, financial institutions, and suppliers.
  • Due diligence and transactions involving mining assets and companies.
  • Mineral rights control.
  • Assessment of compliance and operational safety, with risk identification and solutions.
  • Advice and representation on CFEM and mining taxation.
  • Contracts related to supply, acquisition, royalties, easements, leases, and agreements with surface owners.
  • Monitoring and handling of mining administrative proceedings and litigation on sector-related matters.

Our expertise

Extensive knowledge of the mining production chain and of dealing with its key players.

Full-service, one-stop shop for mining businesses, including transactional, advisory, and litigation practices.

Recognized as Mining Law Firm of the Year 2024 by Chambers, one of the leading international legal rankings.

Experts in sophisticated transactions, handling over R$ 27 billion in mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

Top recognition in major legal rankings (Chambers, The Legal 500…).

"This is a solid firm composed of professionals with vast mining knowledge who also understand our needs"
Chambers and Partners

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