MCO Partners
Legal advisors for the mining industry
in Chile - Since 2011
Integrating Mining, Sustainability & Heritage.
Cases
100+
1500H+
Academic Authority
Years of experience
15
Regulatory Mastery
9+
4
Attorneys
Practice Areas
Mining legislation demands more than legal expertise; it requires a technical vision. MCO Partners ensures your project complies with the law, safety regulations, and the rigorous standards of modern mining.
In high-demand mining, the value of your investment lies not only in geological potential but also in the unshakeable strength of your legal rights and the technical precision of your infrastructure. Therefore, at MCO Partners, we have evolved beyond traditional legal counsel; we not only secure and defend your property but also design and validate it.
Our Services
01
Foreign Investment and Market Entry
Step-by-step legal guidance, monitoring and drafting of contracts for foreign entities establishing mining operations in Chile.
02
Concessions and Title Searches
Execution of procedures for the establishment of mining concessions for exploration and exploitation, along with exhaustive due diligence processes and title studies.
03
Corporate Structuring
Incorporation and modification of companies, including Contractual Companies (SCM) and Legal Companies (SLM) in the mining sector, management and legal support at shareholder meetings.
04
Operational Rights and Contracts
Negotiation of mining contracts, purchase and sale, lease, options, processing of water rights before the General Directorate of Water and management of mining easements.
05
Assistance in processing permits
Before the administrative institutions, prior to the start of exploration and exploitation work
06
Mining Litigation and Expert Support
Legal representation in contentious mining trials and specialized support for mining judicial experts.
07
Life Cycle Closure and Compliance Law.
Ongoing support in operational obligations, including rigorous compliance with the Law on the Closure of Mining Operations in Chile.
08
Environmental Assessment
Strategic processing within the Environmental Impact Assessment System to obtain and defend Environmental Qualification Resolutions.
09
Sustainable Infrastructure Design
Architectural planning of camps and work sites under criteria of water efficiency, energy and low territorial impact (ESG).
10
Sectoral Permitting
Management of authorizations, technical, legal and mining safety validation.
11
ESG Compliance and Standards
Implementation of rigorous regulatory compliance programs to align local mining operations with international sustainability requirements.
12
Environmental Litigation and Defense
Facing sanctioning processes.
13
Preventive Audits
Risk control assessments designed to identify regulatory gaps early and avoid contingencies that paralyze operations.
14
Technical Plans for Mine Closure.
Advice on the repair of the affected land, landscape design, and on the dismantling of the facilities in accordance with the Law on Closure of Mining Operations and Facilities.
15
Divorce and Separation
Legal support in cases of dissolution of marriage and financial compensation.
16
Family protection
Personal care, Minor and major food, Direct and regular regimen.
17
Filiation and Recognition of Paternity
Representation in paternity claim and challenge lawsuits,
18
Domestic Violence
Defense and urgent representation in cases of domestic violence, managing immediate protection in the corresponding court with maximum confidentiality.
19
Child Protection and Violation of Rights
Action in family courts to safeguard the integrity of minors in situations of risk or vulnerability.
20
Estate Planning and Inheritance.
Management of the transfer of assets and rights, ensuring the continuity of generational wealth.
21
Social License, Cultural Heritage and Communities
Management of the Social License to Operate (SLO), negotiation with local communities and compliance with regulations before the National Monuments Council.
A Collective of Experts
MCO PARTNERS is more than just a consultancy; it's a robust legal collective. While the strategic vision is led by founding partner Marta Cecilia Ortigosa, it is supported by a dedicated team of specialized collaborators.
MCO PARTNERS brings together a wide range of expertise, from corporate law to complex litigation, working collaboratively to ensure your mining project is backed by a broad spectrum of legal authority.
Marta Cecilia Ortigosa
Founding Partner
Cristobal Hurtado O.
Managing Partner