Practice

AREAS

At Visconti Law we have a highly specialized team in resolving complex disputes through a strategic and combative approach. We act in legal actions and arbitrations of high complexity, always seeking the best strategy for our clients.

With extensive experience in civil litigation, we offer a robust and planned sponsorship at every stage of the process. We represent companies from various sectors, including mineral, in legal and administrative disputes in all instances, ensuring maximum efficiency in the resolution of conflicts.

We offer comprehensive legal advice in the drafting, review and negotiation of complex contracts, ensuring legal certainty and mitigation of risks for our clients. Visconti Law stands out for its ability to deeply understand the business needs of its clients and translate this understanding into solid and detailed contracts, from commercial agreements to large-scale business transactions. 

Our work includes the writing of strategic contracts for various areas, always focusing on ensuring the best conditions for our customers.

Practically everything that surrounds us is the result of mineral activity and, consequently, mining is a fundamental pillar of modern society, showing that responsible and sustainable exploitation of mineral resources is crucial for the continuous progress of our civilization.

With extensive expertise in the mining sector, we advise companies on interaction with regulatory bodies such as the National Mining Agency (ANM), as well as the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), in matters related to regulatory compliance, ensuring that our clients are always in compliance with applicable legislation, minimizing risks and optimizing business opportunities.

Our activities related to the Mining Sector include the following activities:

  • Advice on the acquisition, transfer and lease of Mineral Rights (Temporary Transfer);
  • Analysis and preparation of contracts, occupation of surface property and participation in the mining results, as well as others involving the mining activity – preparation of opinions, memoranda and negotiation of contracts;
  • Environmental legal audit, assessment of environmental and social impact and obtaining environmental licensing for mining ventures;
  • Legal advice in restricted areas for mining, such as border strip;
  • Incorporation of mining companies and registration with the National Mining Agency (ANM);
  • Preparation of mineral research contracts, operation, royalties, NSR Royalty, ore supply, option and association;
  • Advice on matters related to CFEM;
  • Legal Due Diligence of companies and Mineral Rights;
  • Advice on project financing and fundraising;
  • M&A (mergers and acquisitions);
  • Sponsorship of companies in administrative proceedings, contentious or not, before the National Mining Agency and the Ministry of Mines and Energy;
  • Acting in Arbitration and Civil Litigation proceedings, sponsoring mining companies, financial institutions and investors related to the mineral sector;
  • Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution;
  • Labor Litigation and Advisory Board;
  • Assessment of mining companies, mineral rights and operations for the preparation of Legal Opinion addressed to TSX, TSX – V and ASX.

Visconti Law conducts detailed and comprehensive legal audits (Due Diligence), essential to ensure transparency and legal certainty in business transactions and investments.

Our work involves a careful analysis of regulatory, environmental, contractual, corporate, civil, labor and tax litigation aspects, as well as a thorough assessment of companies and assets, especially in the mineral sector. This gives our clients a clear view of risks and opportunities, enabling them to make informed and safe decisions in trading transactions.

Our office has extensive experience in Institutional and Government Relations, focusing on representing companies before the legislative and executive powers, as well as regulatory authorities.

Visconti Law assists its clients in conducting projects involving public policies, as well as developing strategies to ensure that their interests are properly represented in dialogues with regulatory entities. We act in a strategic and ethical way, always seeking to align business expectations with regulatory and governmental requirements.

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