MINING

  • Legal assistance in all segments of the mining sector, including exploration, development, exploitation, sale, and import/export of minerals.

  • Preparation and negotiation of a range of contracts, including, but not limited to, mineral rights purchase and lease agreements, construction agreements, equipment supply agreements, and off-take agreements.

  • Assistance with acquisitions of interests in mining companies, including the preparation and negotiation of share and asset purchase agreements, corporate control agreements, and ancillary agreements. 

  • Initial public offerings and follow-on offerings for mining companies, including the preparation of registrations with Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission. 

  • Advice in connection with financings of exploration, mine development, extraction, and construction of pig iron plants, smelters, and other large facilities.

  • Advice to financial institutions and mining companies on mining-related financing transactions. 

  • Representation of mining companies, financial institutions, and investors in mining-related litigation and arbitration.