Your Bridge to Latin America
Introduction
Harris Gomez Group is the trusted commercial and legal partner for international engineering firms and METS (Mining Equipment, Technology and Services) companies executing projects across Latin America. With offices in Sydney, Santiago, and Lima, we provide the on-the-ground expertise that de-risks your expansion into the world’s most critical mining jurisdictions.
Why Latin America?
Chile and Peru are at the epicentre of the global critical minerals supercycle. Together, they produce approximately 40% of the world’s copper, and the project pipeline is massive—with billions of dollars in new capital projects launching in 2026 alone. Furthermore, the region is experiencing a structural shift beyond traditional copper mining. With Chile’s new National Critical Minerals Strategy targeting 14 minerals (including Lithium, Cobalt, and Rare Earths) and Peru’s $7.6 billion polymetallic expansion, there is a massive new market for advanced processing technologies, high-purity refining, and sustainable extraction methods.
Our “Soft Landing” Model
We understand that as an engineering firm or METS provider, you want to focus on what you do best: project delivery, technology deployment, and engineering excellence. Our “Soft Landing” model provides a comprehensive, bundled suite of services—legal, accounting, tax, and recruitment—that removes the friction of market entry. We allow you to operate in Chile and Peru with the same confidence you have in your home market.
Specialised Support for Engineering Firms
We don’t just offer generic corporate advice; we understand the specific commercial and legal risk profiles of major capital projects.
- &EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction): We assist in drafting and negotiating turnkey agreements tailored to local jurisdictions, managing contractor liability, performance guarantees, and local procurement compliance.
- &EPCM (Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management): We focus on structuring robust agency agreements, managing complex subcontractor frameworks, and ensuring strict adherence to local labour and safety regulations.
- &O&M (Operations & Maintenance): We help establish long-term service agreements, manage workforce transitions, and navigate ongoing operational compliance, including union negotiations.
Our Services
- &Rapid, Compliant Market Entry
- &Specialised Contract Negotiation & Drafting
- &Cross-Border M&A & Asset Mapping
- &ASX & TSX Compliance Support
- &Regulatory & Workforce Advisory
- &Brand Representation for High-Value Technology
- &Supply Chain Resilience & Localisation Advisory
- &“Friendshoring” & Government Grant Navigation
- &Technology Integration & Digital Transformation Law
- &ESG Compliance & Regulatory Risk Management
Thought Leadership & Strategic Insights
Download our latest whitepapers to guide your Latin American expansion:
- &The Geopolitics of Copper: Navigating Friendshoring and Government Grants in Chile and Peru
- &Beyond Copper: The 14 Critical Minerals Redefining the Andean Supply Chain (NEW)
Contact Us
Ready to discuss your Latin American expansion? Contact our mining and engineering team today.