Mining Excavator
Mining Excavator

Harris Gomez Group (“HGG”) established itself in Chile as a binational legal agency, with a capability to provide legal services for Australian companies operating in Chile while maintaining compliance obligations in both Australia and Chile. That HGG has been successful at this is self-evident in that it has survived and thrived, with branches established in Argentina, Peru and Colombia. In my experience of HGG and that, which distinguishes it, is the personal service and initiative. As a small client, I have always been treated as someone special, a rare privilege from a legal entity. I am highly impressed with initiative shown by Harris and his staff in coming up with unique solutions to intractable problems, which shows that they think beyond the legal aspect but consider the true implications of situations to clients. This attitude reflects in HGG’s willingness to share its knowledge of the Chilean and wider Latin American regulatory environment through its newsletters, which are written for non-legalpeople to understand, as well as Harris’ willingness to connect people with common interests at no personal gain to himself.

Managing Director
CASTILLO COPPER

Mining Equipment Technology & Services

Case overview

HGG advised a leading METS company on designing and implementing an asset protection structure for its proprietary water management technology. The innovation improves tailings management, helping major mining companies in Chile reduce the scale and impact of tailings dams. Cross-border operations between Chile and Australia required a robust structure to safeguard the technology and strengthen the company’s position in the mining services sector.

Firm´s role

HGG developed a comprehensive asset protection strategy tailored to a highly regulated industry, including intercompany pledges, guarantees, and loan agreements. Our approach ensured compliance with obligations while securing the company’s core technology and operations against future risks.

Benefits

The company protected its technology and capital across jurisdictions, complied with complex mining contracts, and strengthened its resilience, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in the global METS sector.

When Jord won a contract and had to set up a company in Chile, it seemed like a daunting task. We had no people on the ground in Chile and most documents were in a foreign language. However, we were introduced to the Sydney office of the Harris Gomez Group who guided us through the set up process. After our company was established in Chile, the Harris Gomez Group continued to provide support and assistance and ensured we met statutory deadlines and requirements.Their staff have always been friendly and responsive, and always willing assist.

Finance Manager
Jord