Laterally Latin – a sideways year for a hot market David Stevenson After so much talk of the rise of Latin America since the 2008 banking crisis gripped Western economies, there is…
DAC Beachcroft becomes first UK firm in Chile Jaishree Kalia DAC Beachcroft has strengthened its presence in Latin America by becoming the first European-based firm to launch in Chile by…
Baker & McKenzie becomes first global firm in Peru David Stevenson Baker & McKenzie has extended its increasing strategic focus on Latin America by becoming the first international law firm to…
Latin America – Latin moves Legal Business Should anyone ever write a comprehensive history of international law firms, a good place to start would be Caracas. Over…
Brazilian Bar expected to vote to end foreign associations Legal Business With the International Relations Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) due to vote on suggested changes to the country’s…
Brazil – Carnival time Legal Business Brazil’s economic growth and status in the global economy has helped create one of the most sophisticated legal communities among…
Brazil – A different beat Legal Business The Brazilian Bar is taking a stand against foreign firms that work alongside local associated practices. Few in the market…
Shaking it up Legal Business As more global law firms establish offices in Brazil, some have tied-up with local firms while others remain unattached. Legal…
