María Cristina Alva - MINING SUMMIT

María Cristina Alva is a partner in the Mining practice at CMS Grau. She has over ten years of experience advising on mining, corporate and environmental law, with a strategic focus on preventing legal risks and supporting key decision-making in the sector. She held senior positions at Compañía Minera Ares (Hochschild Group), including Deputy Manager of Legal and Corporate Affairs and Head of the Mining Regulation Area, where she provided specialised advice on mining and environmental regulations for various operational units and exploration projects. María Cristina has led negotiations and the implementation of social agreements and contracts with diverse stakeholders, consolidating a results-driven practice.