MINING & NATURAL RESOURCES
The Firm’s young and dynamic Mining & Natural Resources Department is recognized for its highly skilled mining lawyers and a conscientious, responsive and proactive team. Our exceptional work in the mining industry has placed us at the legal forefront of the country’s mining industry, which includes, among others, representing stakeholders in the top 24 priority mining projects in the Philippines, in all phases of their mining investments.
We provide counsel to leading mining and exploration companies, both majors and juniors, on a broad range of matters, including compliance with nationality and capitalization requirements, obtaining government approvals, licenses and registrations required for the commencement of mining activities, preparing and reviewing applications for mineral agreements and exploration permits, and drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts pertinent to the mining industry, such as joint ventures, operating agreements and other suitable business arrangements. We also have experience in rendering title opinions, advice on land tenure and ancestral domain issues, and mining litigation, among others.
Our mining lawyers have been cited for offering concise, relevant and insightful advice that reflect a clear understanding of the needs of international companies doing business in the Philippines. With our multi-disciplinary approach, and working in cooperation with the Firm’s other practice groups, we are able to service all of the business requirements of our mining clients, including labor, immigration, tax and general corporate issues.
The Firm’s distinct competencies and resources enable us to forge strategic partnerships with the relevant government agencies and industry associations, and allow us to make full use of the legal framework for mining to contribute to a responsible and sustainable Philippine mining industry.
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