ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Support during the performance of five construction contracts related to the extension of a mining site.
  • Support during the performance of diverse construction contracts related to power transmission lines.
  • Support in the preparation of contracts for the construction of a transmission line.
  • Support during the performance of diverse construction contracts related to sanitary landfills.
  • Support during the performance of a construction contract related to a sewage treatment plant.
  • Support during the performance of a construction contract relating to a shopping center.
  • Support during the performance of a construction contract relating to a public hospital.
  • Support during the performance of a construction contract related to a mining site.
  • Support during the performance of a construction contract relating to a luxury hotel.
  • Support in the preparation of diverse contracts for the construction of a hydroelectric plant.
  • Preparation and negotiation on behalf of a mining company of contracts for a combined amount of more than US$ 4.5 billion, for a project in northern Chile. These contracts include:
  • An EPC for the construction of a concentrator plant with a capacity of 95,000
  • A BOOT for the construction, water supply, and operation of a desalination plant.
  • A contract for the construction of a tailings dam and auxiliary services.
  • Advising a mining company in the negotiation and in the construction stage of three desalination plants in northern Chile, both owned and outsourced, for a combined amount of US $ 5+ billion.
  • Support to a Canadian engineering and construction company in the administration of an EPCM contract for the construction of a mining project in northern Chile, whose value was US $1.7 billion.
  • Support to a mining company in the preparation and negotiation of contracts for the engineering and construction of the lift of a retaining wall of a tailings dam, for a total value of US $600+ million.
LITIGATION AND ARBITRATION. ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
  • Representation of a Japanese mining company in an arbitration regarding the construction of a dump leach in the north of Chile, involving claims of over USD 80 million.
  • Representation of an engineering company in an arbitration related to the performance of an EPC contract.
  • Representation of an engineering company in an arbitration in connection with the performance of an EPCM contract.
  • Representation of a solar energy company in a construction arbitration related to cost overruns and collection of penal clauses.
  • Representation of a construction company in a conflict related to the construction of a public hospital.
  • Representation of a construction company in a conflict related to the construction of a shopping center.
  • Representation of a solar energy company in a conflict with sub-contractors in the context of the construction of a solar power plant.
  • Representation of an engineering company regarding the construction of an industrial production plant.
  • Representation of a construction company in an arbitration related to cost overruns and differences in the scope of the project (construction of a hydroelectric power station).
  • Representation of a construction company and an insurance company in a civil litigation against the owner, due to cost overruns and differences in the scope of the project (luxury hotel).
  • Representation of a landfill company in a civil litigation against State agencies, due to cost overruns in the performance of the construction contract.
  • Representation of a construction company in a civil litigation related to cost overruns in the construction of a sub-section of a hydroelectric plant.
  • Representation of a construction company in a civil litigation related to cost overruns in the construction of a section of the central highway of Santiago.
ENVIRONMENTAL DISPUTES AND ITS PREVENTION RELATED TO PROJECTS
  • Advice on the management, determination and mitigation of environmental contingencies for around US $ 40 million, in a project with a high national impact.
  • Advice on the management, determination and mitigation of environmental contingencies, in a project related to public utility services.
ARBITRATION. ENERGY SECTOR
  • Representation of mining companies in diverse conflicts about higher electricity costs (two arbitrations, including the lack of publication of the Enargas index, theory of improvidence, contract integration, integrative interpretation, among others).
ARBITRATION. AQUACULTURE PROJECTS
  • Representation of an aquaculture company in an arbitration relating to the compensation of damages, as a result of the improper design of a fish farm.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE LITIGATION RELATED TO PROJECTS
  • Diverse judicial claims challenging resolutions of several State agencies, related to projects.
  • Several requests for legal opinions in the Comptroller General of the Republic Office, related to projects.
ARBITRATIONS WITH STATE-OWNED COMPANIES RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE CONCESSIONS
  • Representation of a sanitary company -operator of a wastewater disposal concession-, in a conflict of contract termination with the concessionaire company.
LEGAL OPINIONS
  • Legal opinion about termination clauses in contracts for the supply and construction of thermoelectric power plants.
  • Legal opinion on the contractual liability that the agent of an EPCM contract may hold, with the contractor that signed the contract with the owner of the Project.
  • Legal opinion on the scope of clauses limiting liability in an EPCM contract.
  • Legal opinion on the theory of unwariness in a contract for the supply of treated water for mining processes.
LOCAL MINING EXPERIENCE

 

  • Negotiation of a strategic alliance and joint venture agreement for the exploration of copper deposits northern Chile, with a budget of US $150 million.
  • Negotiation, on behalf of an international mining exploration company, of 17 different contracts for the exploration and potential acquisition of mining concessions in Chile, for a combined total of 1+ million hectares.
  • Advice to a mining company in several aspects related to the execution of a project to extend the life of one of its mines, with an investment in capital expenditures of approximately US $ 2.8 billion.
  • Negotiation of a mining option and joint venture agreement, for the exploration and acquisition of mining concessions in Chile, for 303,000+ hectares.
  • Permanent support to a mining company with an international presence in its relationship with local and indigenous communities, as well as with government authorities.
  • Negotiation, on behalf of an mining exploration company, of a contract with an important financial institution, to co-finance an exploration program of US $16 million.
  • Support to a mining company in several issues related to its infrastructure, both with respect to that located in the mine and with respect to desalination plants and complementary infrastructure located outside it.
  • Support to different mining companies and suppliers in regulatory issues related to the development and operation of mining projects.
  • Design of the legal strategy to be followed by a mining company with its contractors, to mitigate the risks and consequences of Covid-19 on its operations.
  • Support to different mining company in the study of the legal and regulatory aspects, as well in the risks analysis, of the potential acquisition of several mining projects located in Chile.
  • Advise to mining companies on agreements to explore or acquire mining projects.
  • Advice to junior and major mining companies regarding  the authorizations that are necessary for access to the land under which the mining concessions are located.
  • Negotiationof 3 mining option contracts on behalf of a Canadian junior mining company, to explore and potentially acquire gold deposits in the Antofagasta region.
INTERNATIONAL MINING EXPERIENCE
  • Structuring and negotiation, on behalf of a mining company with an international presence, of several mining transactions, including the following:
    • Earn In and Joint Venture agreement, which gives the company the right to acquire up to 70% of a project located in Ecuador, prior an investment of US $82 million in exploration expenses.  
    • Strategic Financing Agreement with a Canadian junior, for copper exploration in Mexico, with a budget of US $ 6.7 million. 
    • Joint Exploration Alliance and Joint Venture with a North American exploration and artificial intelligence company, to explore certain in several countries.
    • Farm In and Joint Venture agreement with an Australian mining company, to explore and acquire a copper project in South Australia. 
    • Divestitures of mining concessions in Peru, in exchange for a royalty, with a Canadian junior mining company. 
    • An Exploration Alliance with a Canadian junior company, to explore nickel deposits in Canada.
    • Farm-In and Joint Venture agreement with an Australian mining company, to explore and acquire a copper project in Northern Australia. 
    • Divestiture of mining concessions in Peru, in exchange of a royalty, with an international mining company. 
    • Advising a mining company, in various legal aspects and contracts related to the construction of a potash mine in Canada, with a value of US $ 5.7 billion.
    • Advise to junior and major companies on the agreements to explore or acquire mining projects located in different countries.
  • Design of the strategy followed by a mining company in Ecuador, in connection with the public consultations request processes that sought to ban mining in certain 
  • Advice on different mining issues, including potential changes to legislation, to the Mining Chamber of Ecuador. 
  • Support to different mining company in the study of the legal and regulatory aspects, as well in the risks analysis, of the potential acquisition of mining projects located in several countries. 
  • Support to major and junior mining companies, in their expansion plans, advising on the entry to new countries in different continents, designing different contractual models and corporate structures, in order to reduce the risks of executing transactions in countries that lack a mature legal framework.
CONTRACTS AND SUPPLY (EXCEPT FOR PROJECTS)
  • Drafting of contracts for the acquisition of mobile equipment for an international mining company, for a total value of US $ 3+ billion.
  • Drafting and negotiation of contracts for the construction of facilities and provision of port services, both in Chile and Canada.
  • Preparation and negotiation of a set of catering and related services agreements for a mining company in Chile, worth more than US$ 500 million.
  • Drafting and negotiation for the testing and subsequent purchase of autonomous vehicles for the operations of a mining company with an international presence in Chile.
  • Representation of mining companies in the preparation of contracts with foreign companies, for the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to mining.
  • Preparation and negotiation of contracts for the transportation by rail of acid, cathodes, and copper concentrate, between mining operations and ports.
  • Preparation of logistics service contracts for a mining company with an international presence.
  • Preparation and negotiation of agreements and alliances with some of the most important technology and research centers and universities in the world, including LODE, MIT, and QUT.
  • Preparation and negotiation of key supply contracts, such as for lime, explosives, and diesel, among others, for a mining company in Chile, for a combined total amount of US $1.4+ billion.