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Mining, Natural Resources and Sustainability

We provide comprehensive advisory services to the mining industry. Our focus is on enabling investment viability, starting from early stages such as structuring, financing, and general consultancy, to support in obtaining the necessary permits and authorisations for the development of various phases of mining activities.

From a multidisciplinary perspective, we support the business. With over 30 years of experience and a presence in the major LATAM countries, we are well-positioned to provide local advice to clients evaluating or maintaining interests in other countries within the region. We have advised various organisations, including Compañía Minera Antamina and its shareholders, in one of the largest financings in Peruvian mining, amounting to USD 2.3 billion for the construction and commissioning of the "Antamina" project. We also provided advisory services to Silver Wheaton on the financing through offtake to Grupo Hudbay for the construction and implementation of the "Constancia" project for USD 600 million, and to Glencore on the sale of the mining stream of the "Antapaccay" project for USD 500 million.

Regarding asset purchases and M&A, we have advised Glencore on the sale of "Las Bambas" to MMG for USD 7 billion, one of the highest-value transactions in Peru. We also advised Mitsubishi on the acquisition of a stake in the "Quellaveco" project.

Our extensive experience allows us to understand and recognise the various challenges of the business, and we are dedicated to identifying and mitigating risks. To this end, we also offer George, a management system that efficiently identifies, systematises, and manages our clients' compliance systems.

We are committed to adding value to the organisation through identifying and mitigating business risks, incorporating technology that aids in managing obligations, and improving efficiency. We provide timely, appropriate, and practical solutions.

CMS Grau is a heavyweight in Peru’s mining industry, with the necessary capabilities and resources to staff complex projects. The team is experienced at helping clients in dealings with the government, be it guiding them through a privatisation process, administrative procedures before the mining ministry or helping them comply with reporting and environmental obligations. It also helps with streaming agreements and contracts with third parties. Clients find the service on offer in this department professional and tailor-made.

Latin Lawyer

CMS Grau is ‘one of the leading firms in Peru for sure’ and provides ‘very good service and expertise’ in this sector. The fully standalone team handles all requirements of both public and private sector mining clients, from M&A and financing to project planning and administrative law.

Legal 500

Highly regarded for its knowledge of corporate transactions, including acquisitions and a host of commercial agreements in the mining sector. Deep bench of established practitioners frequently advises on the development and financing of projects. Also well versed in the administrative and environmental aspects of mining operations. Client roster includes domestic and international mining companies.

Chambers Latin America

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María Cristina Alva
Partner
Lima
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Ramón Huapaya
Partner
Lima
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Vito Verna C.
Partner
Lima
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Juan Carlos Escudero
Senior Partner
Lima
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Miguel Viale
Partner
Lima
Portrait ofMiguel Grau M.
Miguel Grau M.
Partner
Lima
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Néstor Shimabukuro
Partner
Lima
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Astrid López
Associate
Lima
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Victor La Madrid
Associate
Lima
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05/02/2024
CMS Grau enhances its Mining Department with the addition of María Cristina...
CCMS Grau announced the addition of María Cristina Alva as a new partner in the Mining - Natural Resources and Sustainability department, thus reinforcing its mul­tidiscip­lin­ary approach and solidifying...
05/04/2022
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