We legally advise the mining industry in all its stages, from exploration, exploitation and ore processing, to closure of work-sites. We also advise all the actors involved in the mining process - whether junior, intermediates o major mining companies - and suppliers of the mining industry. Such legal advisory comprises: land strategic analysis, negotiation and preparation of contracts of various types (purchase agreements, options, promise to purchase, joint ventures, project financing), agreements between the main company and contractors and subcontractors, private tender processes, mining property constitution, due diligence, among others.

Individuals and companies act in an economy with a complex tax context, therefore it is essential to count with a permanent and efficient advisory for the safety of their matters. Bravo & Casas Abogados offers a large variety of tax services, such as tax and estate planning, inheritances planning, tax analysis of corporate restructuring operations, mergers and acquisitions, structuring and operation of investment funds, as well as the administrative and judicial defence of your interests.

We have worked in numerous projects were water has been a key factor for their success. Thus, our advisory comprises various matters as the establishment of water rights or water exploration rights, change of catchment spots or transfer of water rights, water rights legal titles study, sectoral permits and administrative or judicial defense.

We deliver a vast legal support to individuals and companies in their various activities and developments. We support in the preparation of multiple contracts, incorporation of companies, mergers and acquisitions, granting of powers of attorney, advisories in corporate governance matters, analysis of contingencies, compliance regulations and review of general labor matters.

Our services comprise advisory in multiple areas regulated by environmental regulations, e.g., strategic analysis of the environmental assessment processes, environmental audits, surveillance processes from the Chilean Environmental Authority [Superintendencia de Medio Ambiente], attainment of permits, etc. We tend to a pre-emptive culture in the environmental area, considering its clear added value, for which we develop strategies for the management and compliance of environmental obligations.

Before litigating we always explore all the existing formulas tending to seek a solution of the conflict, thus minimizing the costs of our clients. We work together with the client regarding the administration of the risks associated to litigation, and we implement the most effective solutions from the cost-effectiveness stand point. When litigation is unavoidable, we have experience in the civil, mining, environmental and tax areas.

Within the more global aspect comprised by the natural resources industry our Law Firm provides advisories in the development of energy projects, such as projects of geothermic power, hydro power, wind power and solar power, as well as to the forestry, fishing and health industry.

Thanks to our experience in the corporate, territorial regulations, environmental, tax and project finance areas, we are able to provide support and advisory in infrastructure projects of various natures, such as construction, transport and public works, among others.