Legal and Strategic Advisory
for SustainableMining
We support companies, governments and investment projects across all phases of the mining cycle with technical rigour, legal excellence and a 360° sustainability vision aligned with global standards.
We operate at the intersection of Law,
Engineering and Strategic Development
Velasco Group is a law firm and strategic consultancy with a comprehensive focus on the mining sector and advanced extractive industries. We deliver tailored solutions combining technical rigour, legal excellence and long-term vision, to a global standard of quality and performance.
Specialized Legal Advisory
Mining · Natural ResourcesRepresentation and advisory in mining law, exploration and exploitation contracts, mining titles, environmental licences and investment regulations for the Argentine and international extractive sector.
Sustainability & SDG Agenda
ESG · SDGs 2030 · ImpactDesign and implementation of sustainability strategies aligned with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, international ESG frameworks and regulatory requirements of institutional investors and multilateral organisations.
Technical-Legal Intervention
Investment · Licences · CommunitiesComprehensive support for investment projects: legal structuring, obtaining licences and permits, regulatory compliance and management of relations with host communities under Social Licence to Operate standards.
Complex Risk Management
Legal · Regulatory · ReputationalIdentification, analysis and mitigation of legal, regulatory and reputational risks in highly complex environments. Corporate compliance, legal due diligence and structuring of institutional safeguards for mining investment projects.
"The practice of mining law demands not only regulatory knowledge, but a deep understanding of the territory, communities and geological science. That is the difference between advising on a file and building a viable project."
Leadership Team
Professionals with a proven track record in the mining sector — from Major operations to Junior exploration and development projects — with an integrated approach to law, engineering, and strategy.
Dra. Karina Viñas
Médica y abogada, con una trayectoria multidisciplinaria que combina un profundo conocimiento del marco regulatorio de la industria minera, experiencia en políticas de sostenibilidad y diversidad, y liderazgo estratégico en proyectos que articulan salud, gobernanza corporativa y derechos humanos. Ha sido interlocutora clave en eventos sectoriales de minería sostenible e inclusiva, donde representa la visión integral de Velasco Group en diálogos académicos, gubernamentales y empresariales dentro y fuera de Argentina.
- Derecho minero y administración pública
- Desarrollo de políticas regulatorias para proyectos extractivos
- Liderazgo en agendas de Género, Diversidad e Inclusión (GDI)
Visión estratégica que trasciende lo legal para integrar sostenibilidad, diversidad y gobernanza en la matriz de valor de cada proyecto minero.
Dra. Karina Viñas
A physician and lawyer with a multidisciplinary background, she combines in-depth knowledge of the mining industry's regulatory framework, experience in sustainability and diversity policies, and strategic leadership in projects that integrate health, corporate governance, and human rights. She has been a key participant in sustainable and inclusive mining industry events, representing Velasco Group's comprehensive vision in academic, governmental, and business dialogues both within and outside of Argentina.
- Mining law and public administration
- Development of regulatory policies for extractive projects
- Leadership in Gender, Diversity and Inclusion (GDI) agendas
A strategic vision that transcends legal requirements to integrate sustainability, diversity, and governance into the value matrix of each mining project.
Dr. Jorge Viñas
Abogado especializado en derecho corporativo y regulatorio aplicado al sector extractivo. Ha liderado equipos jurídico-institucionales en la estructuración legal de proyectos mineros complejos y en la formalización de alianzas público-privadas, aportando estrategia legal para asegurar cumplimiento normativo y gestión de riesgos. Su experiencia fortalece la posición de Velasco Group como socio legal confiable para operadores nacionales e internacionales.
- Derecho corporativo y contractual aplicado a minería
- Compliance y gestión de relaciones institucionales
- Defensa jurídica y asesoría en procesos regulatorios
Capacidad para articular estrategia legal, relaciones institucionales y gestión de riesgos en una sola línea de acción, garantizando solidez jurídica en cada etapa del ciclo minero.
Dr. Jorge Viñas
A lawyer specializing in corporate and regulatory law applied to the extractive sector. He has led legal and institutional teams in the legal structuring of complex mining projects and in the formalization of public-private partnerships, contributing legal strategy to ensure regulatory compliance and risk management. His experience strengthens Velasco Group's position as a trusted legal partner for national and international operators.
- Corporate and contractual law applied to mining
- Compliance and institutional relations management
- Legal defense and advice in regulatory processes
Ability to articulate legal strategy, institutional relations, and risk management into a single course of action, guaranteeing legal soundness at every stage of the mining cycle.
Engr. Luis Viñas
Ingeniero civil con experiencia práctica en el diseño, análisis y dirección técnica de iniciativas mineras sostenibles. Ha sido conferencista y panelista en encuentros académicos y técnicos donde integra perspectivas de ingeniería, impacto territorial y gestión sostenible de proyectos. Su expertise potencia el brazo técnico de Velasco Group, brindando evaluación rigurosa alineada con los criterios legales y ambientales más exigentes.
- Ingeniería de proyectos mineros
- Integración técnico-legal de estudios de impacto
- Gestión de viabilidad operativa y cumplimiento técnico
Puente entre la ingeniería de campo y el marco legal-ambiental: traduce la complejidad técnica en decisiones estratégicas claras, minimizando riesgos operativos desde la etapa de viabilidad hasta la ejecución.
Ing. Luis Viñas
Civil engineer with practical experience in the design, analysis, and technical management of sustainable mining initiatives. He has been a speaker and panelist at academic and technical conferences, integrating perspectives on engineering, territorial impact, and sustainable project management. His expertise strengthens the technical arm of Velasco Group, providing rigorous evaluation aligned with the most demanding legal and environmental criteria.
- Mining project engineering
- Technical-legal integration of impact studies
- Operational feasibility management and technical compliance
Bridge between field engineering and the legal-environmental framework: translates technical complexity into clear strategic decisions, minimizing operational risks from the feasibility stage to execution.
Ariel Viñas
A professional with advanced training in Mining Engineering and hands-on experience in mining operations and blasting. He brings broad technical expertise spanning from planning to the efficient execution of complex initiatives, aligning sustainable business models with comprehensive management of the legal, social, and environmental risks faced by the extractive sector.
- Sustainable extractive business models
- Technology integration and operational data analysis
- Environmental and social impact management in mining operations
Field experience in mining and blasting combined with strategic business vision: ensuring every operational decision aligns with the project’s technical, environmental, and profitability standards.
Legal excellence
at the service of Mining
Comprehensive capacity in regulatory, contractual and compliance matters for the mining and natural resources sector, with a long-term strategic vision.
Confluence of legal, technical, social and environmental perspectives in a holistic approach consultancy, designed to operate in highly complex environments.
We transform regulatory requirements into competitive advantages, aligning each project with the Sustainable Development Goals and international ESG standards.
Velasco Group has supported companies in the mining sector in critical challenges that require confidentiality and professional excellence, backing both large-scale projects and emerging initiatives with long-term strategic impact.
We are the strategic partner that integrates law, engineering and sustainability to make your mining projects viable, responsible and long-lasting.