Specialized Mining Law Practice

Legal Security
for the Brazilian
Mining Sector

High-complexity mining law: tokenization of mineral assets, regulatory due diligence, joint ventures and M&A. 25 years of legal expertise serving the mineral sector.

BKS 25 Years
25 Years of Experience
OAB/SC 657/2001
Legal Bridge Brasil
About the Division

High-Complexity Mining Law

The Mining Law division of Beckhauser, Kroetz & Sócios was created to address the specific legal demands of the Brazilian mineral sector during its most transformative phase. Combining 25 years of legal expertise with technical specialization in mining, we provide comprehensive advisory from mineral research through asset commercialization.

Our team combines expertise in Mining Law, Environmental Law, and digital asset innovation, serving as a national reference in the legal structuring of mineral asset tokenization and advisory on foreign capital projects. We advise the presidency of IDM Brasil and are members of Legal Bridge Brasil, a national law network.

Mining Law Environmental Law Digital Assets Foreign Capital ANM Compliance

Our Mission

"To build winning arguments and wield them skillfully until the legal needs of our clients are fully met, ensuring peace of mind so they may fully enjoy life."

— Luís André Beckhauser, Founding Partner
2001
Founded
SC
OAB/SC 657/2001
+3
Mining Specialists
LBB
Legal Bridge Brasil
What we do

Services in Mining Law

Specialized advisory for the full cycle of mineral ventures — from research to commercialization.

Mineral Asset Tokenization

Legal structuring for the issuance of security tokens and stablecoins backed by mineral assets, with CVM and Central Bank compliance.

  • Mineral security tokens and stablecoins
  • CVM and Central Bank compliance
  • Advisory to trading platforms
  • Fractional mineral asset structuring

Regulatory Due Diligence

In-depth legal investigation for acquisitions and investments. Analysis of mining titles, environmental liabilities, and compliance with the Mining Code.

  • ANM title and application analysis
  • Environmental liability verification
  • Mining Code compliance
  • Regulatory risk assessment

Joint Ventures & Mineral M&A

Structuring of strategic partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions. Specialized advisory for operations involving foreign capital and full regulatory alignment.

  • Mineral joint venture structuring
  • M&A in the mineral sector
  • Foreign capital and direct investment
  • Association and partnership agreements

Regulatory & Licensing

Administrative proceedings before ANM, IBAMA, and IMA. Expertise in environmental compliance and obtaining mining titles.

  • ANM proceedings — applications and grants
  • IBAMA / IMA environmental licensing
  • Administrative defenses and appeals
  • Compliance and conformity management
Our Edge

Why choose BKS Mining?

The only law firm in Santa Catarina that unites 25 years of legal tradition with cutting-edge technology applied to the mineral sector. Presidential advisory to IDM Brasil and strategic use of Artificial Intelligence for high-precision solutions.

Exclusive Mining Specialization

A team dedicated to Mining Law, with specific academic backgrounds and field experience.

Pioneers in Mineral Tokenization

Leaders in the legal structuring of mineral-backed security tokens in Brazil.

IDM Brasil — Presidential Advisory

Institutional relationship with the Instituto de Desenvolvimento da Mineração do Brasil.

Legal Management with Generative AI

Artificial intelligence applied to risk analysis, legal research, and litigation strategy.

25
Years of practice
3
Mining specialists
IDM
Presidential Advisory
BR
Nationwide Coverage
Our Team

Specialists in Mining Law

Three specialists dedicated to mining law, with complementary backgrounds covering the full spectrum of the sector.

Luís André Beckhauser
Founding Partner

Luís André Beckhauser

OAB/SC 15.698-B · OAB/PR 30.603 · OAB/RS 128.352-A
Name Partner | Legal Strategist | Generative AI Manager

Law graduate from PUC-PR and Business Administration from UFPR, with an MBA in Tax Law from FGV and specialization in Mining and Environmental Law. Leads the Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Agents practice at BKS.

Mining LawGenerative AI Tax LawMaritime
Nicollas Cordeiro
Specialist

Nicollas Cordeiro

OAB/SC 77.167-B
Specialist in Mining and Environmental Law

Law graduate from UFPB, postgraduate in Mining Law with direct field experience in infrastructure and mining projects. Expert in regulatory compliance, environmental compliance, and administrative proceedings before ANM, IBAMA, and other regulatory bodies.

ANM ComplianceEnvironmental AdministrativeField Mining
25
Years of Practice
3
Mining Specialists
12+
Minerals Covered
BR
Nationwide Coverage
Minerals

Sectors Served

Gold
Iron Ore
Copper
Niobium
Lithium
Manganese
Diamond
Phosphate
Coal
Limestone
Sand & Gravel
Rare Earths
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Consult a Specialist

Our team is ready to analyze your case and present the best legal strategy. Confidential service with a response within 24 business hours.

AddressRua Visconde de Taunay, 456 · CEP 89203-005 · Joinville/SC · Brazil

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