The Latin American mosaic
Against a backdrop of global stressors from conflict to trade friction and drivers for change such as global warming and…
Latin America
‘So big it never stops’ – why Brazil’s legal market is still booming despite political instability and economic uncertainty
They say that Brazil comes to a halt on three occasions: Carnival, the World Cup and elections. It is no…
The Brazilian legal market
In Brazil, in October 2023, according to data from the National Council of Justice, there were 84 million cases pending…
Q&A: What’s on the horizon for the Dominican Republic?
Gabriel Dejarden, member of the executive committee of ECIJA, discusses the legal trends in the Dominican Republic, and the firm’s…
A view from the Chilean legal market
Bofill Escobar Silva Abogados is a law firm with a decade-long history, comprised of attorneys renowned for their track record…
The Latin American startup industry
Mauricio Duarte from Legal Plus gives his insights into startups in Latin America, providing particular focus on the growing venture…
Dentons risks Venezuelan instability to secure Norton Rose Caracas business
Dentons has acquired Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF)’s 26-lawyer Caracas office, coinciding with Venezuela’s acute economic and political crisis. As part…
Globe-trotting Dentons primed to secure Norton Rose’s Venezuela business
Expansive global giant Dentons is positioned for another regional merger, with Norton Rose Fulbright’s (NRF) 26-lawyer strong Venezuelan practice the new…
Letter from… Latin America: Blood vs bureaucracy – market forces weigh on Latam counsel
‘In the blacksmith’s house, the knives are made of wood’ – a common saying in Central America, which encapsulates an…
DWF breaks into South America with associations following Asia launch
DWF has fulfilled its ambition to enter the South American legal market with new associations in Argentina, Panama and Colombia, following…
Latin America: Clydes to open in Mexico via merger as Dentons secures Brazilian alliance
Clyde & Co has kept up the rapid pace of its international expansion by announcing its first office in Mexico,…
CMS continues international growth with addition of three South American firms
CMS has added three new member firms from Chile, Peru and Columbia to its international group – bringing the total…
The big get bigger: Dentons expands in Barbados and opens second office in Mexico
Mega verein Dentons has announced it is opening new offices in Mexico and Barbados as part of its latest expansion…
DAC strengthens presence in LatAm with two new insurance associations
DAC Beachcroft has strengthed its presence in Latin America with new insurance associations in Peru and Central America.
Dentons cracks Central America as key local player Muñoz Global joins network
Dentons has scaled up its Central American ambitions with plans to combine with regional firm Muñoz Global. The combination, if…
‘Driven by client need’: Kennedys continues aggressive LatAm expansion with Chile and Colombia offices
Kennedys has continued with its aggressive Latin America (LatAm) expansion, opening two more offices in Chile and Colombia, following the…
Kennedys latest to expand in Latin America with Brazil and Peru openings
Insurance specialist Kennedys has continued its foray into Latin America (LatAm), opening its first greenfield sites on the continent with…
Garrigues ramps up global push with London arbitration play and Chile tie-up
Garrigues continued its global expansion by hiring its first English-qualified partner in the City with the arrival of Winston &…
DLA Piper loses Venezuela presence, ending local relationship with InterJuris after five years
DLA Piper has ended its formal relationship with Venezuelan firm InterJuris, reducing its presence in Latin America to Mexico, Brazil…
Kennedys global push continues apace as it follows insurance clients to Argentina
Continental Europe the next priority as firm chases larger international revenues Kennedys formed another international association last month, this time…