COMBINATION
Dentons opens for business in Argentina
Global law firm unveils combination with leading Argentinian firm Rattagan Macchiavello Arocena
Latin America
OFFICE LAUNCH
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Cuatrecasas ramps up Latin America presence with Chile launch
Santiago office adds to recent launches in Bogota and Lima.
REGIONAL ROUND-UP
LatAm round-up: Kennedys grows in Peru and McDermott hires private client team from DLA Piper
Polsinelli and Herbert Smith Freehills also make Latin America-focused appointments, in Miami and London respectively
M&A
Political uncertainty weighs on Latin America M&A activity in first quarter
Covid-19 slower to impact region as Debevoise, Weil Gotshal and Gibson Dunn lead advisory rankings
GENDER EQUALITY
Law firms support Mexico women's strike after profession marks International Women's Day
Hogan Lovells and Gonzalez Calvillo back Mexico protests after avalanche of events worldwide to promote gender equality
LATIN AMERICA
Baker McKenzie expands Latin America focus with new round of Miami hirings
Partners John Murphy and Rebecca Leon will enhance the firm's transactions and regulatory capabilities in the Americas
LATIN AMERICA
Clyde & Co forms Chile alliance as Squire Patton Boggs targets Lat Am growth
International law firms highlight Latin American focus as they seek to grow regional work
MERGER
Spanish independent ECIJA secures Mexican merger
Chacón & Rodríguez deal adds to ECIJA's growing Latin American network of offices
INSURETECH
Kennedys takes Virtual lawyer to LatAm
Innovation expansion continues apace for Kennedys as it takes 'virtual lawyer' platform to Latin America.
OFFICE MOVE
Norton Rose Fulbright makes artful moves
In two announcements Nortons celebrates in Mexico City and shows delight in Toronto.