José Tomás Gutiérrez

José Tomás brings a wealth of experience to the table, knowledgeable in corporate, mining, environmental, and health law, as well as infrastructure matters. He serves as a trusted advisor to mining companies, actively guiding them through complex contractual negotiations. Tomás possesses extensive knowledge in managing mining projects, encompassing acquisitions, divestitures, and operational aspects of mining companies and assets. His understanding of environmental and health regulations is a key factor in his ability to provide clients with holistic and comprehensive legal counsel. His practice encompasses due diligence, acquisitions, transactions, negotiations, and agreements related to both mining and environmental projects, extending to environmental sanction proceedings. As part of his pro bono work, he provided extensive counsel to the Special Olympics Foundation of Chile in the bidding process for the Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027, where he played an integral role in leading the negotiations and providing legal support.

His proven track record in mining, environmental and corporate matters exemplifies Tomás’ commitment to providing effective legal solutions. He is a client-focused attorney who consistently exceeds expectations in the pursuit of exceptional legal results.

• Capstone Copper Corp – Sierra Norte Acquisition: Advised on due diligence and acquisition of mining assets, including environmental liabilities, permitting status, mining rights verification and allocation of regulatory risks in a complex Chilean transaction.
• Capstone Copper Corp – Corporate and Mining Advisory: Provided ongoing advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance and operational matters, supporting Chilean subsidiaries in structuring decisions and compliance with mining and environmental regulations.
• Fortescue Metals Group Ltd – Project Assessment: Advised on prospective mining projects in Chile, including regulatory framework analysis, environmental considerations, permitting strategy and identification of key legal and operational risks.
• Orica Limited – Regulatory and Environmental Compliance: Provided continuous advice on Chilean regulatory and environmental matters, including permitting requirements, compliance strategies and interaction with authorities for industrial and mining operations.
• Hongkong Brunp and Catl., Ltd. – Comprehensive Legal Assistance: Provided comprehensive legal assistance to Hongkong Brunp and Catl., Ltd., covering potential mining projects, corporate governance, contractual advice, environmental issues, incorporation of water rights, and legal mining easements.
• Compañía Minera Bonanza SpA – Project Structuring and Development: Advised on development and negotiation of mining project agreements, including corporate structuring, site assessments, environmental matters and key commercial contracts.
• Haldeman Mining Company – Water Rights Strategy: Advised on Chilean water rights regime, including regulatory reforms, compliance obligations and risk mitigation strategies impacting mining operations and associated infrastructure.
• Guardian – Playa Verde Project: Advised on development of the Playa Verde project, including real estate structuring, land access, permitting strategy and regulatory compliance for mining and infrastructure components.
• Norfolk – Ciclón Acquisition and Development: Assisted in due diligence and acquisition of mining assets, and advised on post-acquisition development strategy, including permitting roadmap, regulatory compliance and operational risk assessment.
• Gilbarco Veeder-Root (Orpak / GVR) – Corporate Restructuring: Advised on corporate restructuring processes, including board changes, revocation and granting of powers, and implementation of governance adjustments across Chilean entities.
• Fundación Special Olympics Chile – World Games 2027 Bid: Provided legal support in the successful international bidding process, including contract negotiation, corporate structuring and coordination with governmental and international stakeholders.
• Special Olympics World Games, Local Organizing Committee - Corporate advisory: Advised on ongoing corporate governance of the Local Organizing Committee, including board matters, powers of attorney, corporate structuring and implementation of resolutions for the event’s execution.