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For ASGV, Paris serves as a gateway to Europe

Brazilian firm strikes French alliance

Wednesday, 23rd May 2012 by Rosie Scammell

Just months after its inception, São Paulo-based Almeida e Silva, Gouvêa Vieira, Tanzilli e Brajato has signed a partnership with French firm Simon Associés.

IBA conference for women lawyers highlights need for gender diversity

Monday, 30th April 2012 by Marieke Breijer

Why do law firms need gender diversity initiatives and how should they be implemented were two of the key questions asked by a panel at the International Bar Association’s 5th World Women Lawyer’s conference in London on Friday, during a session that showed how gender imbalance at modern-day law firms is a global phenomenon.
Pam Woldow speaking in São Paulo

Getting the most out of firms

Friday, 20th April 2012 by Rosie Scammell

Speaking at a Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA) meeting in São Paulo, Pam Woldow, general counsel at Edge International, gave her perspective on how law firms should be handled by their clients

Latin Lawyer 250 country by country: Ecuador

Wednesday, 18th April 2012 by Marieke Breijer

We continue with the run through of jurisdictions featured in the 14th edition of the Latin Lawyer 250 by looking at Ecuador.

Latin Lawyer 250 country by country: Dominican Republic

Tuesday, 17th April 2012 by Rosie Scammell

Continuing with the run through of the jurisdictions featuring in the 14th edition of the Latin Lawyer 250, today we look at the Dominican Republic.

Latin Lawyer announces Law Firm Leader Awards

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Friday, 16th March 2012 by Rosie Cresswell

Latin Lawyer is delighted to announce the winners of its Law Firm Leader of the Year Awards.

IBA reveals impact of social media on legal profession

Thursday, 16th February 2012 by Rosie Scammell

The International Bar Association has published its first comprehensive report on the impact of social media on the legal profession, with plans to launch a project on the topic at its Latin American regional forum in Bogotá next month.

Brazilian firms go online to attract Chinese clients

Monday, 28th November 2011 by Rachel Hall

For any Brazilian business, keeping the country’s largest trading partner happy is important. And as Chinese demand for Brazil’s agricultural commodities and energy supply continues to rise, law firms too are capitalising on an important source of work.
Hans Flury and Armando Arrieta

Amprimo targets Chinalco and Southern Peru to build mining team

Friday, 18th November 2011 by Joe Rowley

A Peruvian litigation and dispute resolution boutique has hired two partners from mining companies Chinalco and Southern Peru Copper as part of an “aggressive strategy” to develop its mining practice.

Consortium El Salvador joins WSG

Monday, 11th July 2011 by Emiliano Mellino

Consortium - Centro America Abogados office in El Salvador has become the latest branch of this Central American law firm to join global network World Services Group.

Firms want client feedback, says report

Tuesday, 28th June 2011 by Rosie Scammell

A report released today demonstrates a growing willingness of firms across Latin America to seek client feedback, putting them ahead of the curve when compared to counterparts around the world.

Meritas guide reveals mixed views of social media

Monday, 27th June 2011 by Joe Rowley

A guide to social media published by the Meritas law network has revealed that the majority of its member firms are still not using social media – with almost 90 per cent expressing concerns of "inappropriate usage" of the platforms by attorneys and staff.

Castillo & Azpúrua enters merger talks with Arteaga Palacios in Venezuela

Monday, 27th June 2011 by Rosie Scammell

Castillo & Azpúrua is in talks over a full-scale merger with Arteaga, Palacios & Ortega in Caracas.

Duane Morris drives LatAm expansion with Mexican alliance

Wednesday, 22nd June 2011 by Joe Rowley

US firm Duane Morris LLP announced yesterday that it has entered into a formal alliance with Mexico's Miranda & Estavillo SC.

Mexican firm joins Euro-American alliance

Monday, 13th June 2011 by Joe Rowley

Ortega & Zepeda has been selected as the Mexican member of the Euro-American Lawyers Group (EALG).

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