Latin America - Page 4
Senior roles for women at Mexican law firms rank lowest among sectors
While women account for 39% of lawyers at law firms in Mexico, just 17% occupy senior roles, an IBA report finds
Almost half of lawyers support regulation around use of AI, IBA study finds
Report co-authored by the Center for AI and Digital Policy launched at IBA annual conference
Greenberg Traurig opens doors in São Paulo
New base in Brazil’s financial centre will provide US legal advice on cross-border transactions
IBA voices ‘great concern’ over Mexico’s ‘far-reaching’ judicial reform proposals
IBA president Almudena Arpón de Mendívil Aldama says the plans would likely impact judicial independence
Brazil lags on gender parity at senior levels across the legal profession
IBA study shows women make up 44% of all lawyer roles, though fewer hold senior positions
Luxury imports in Mexico: IP rights and when duties are due
Foley international trade lawyer Marcos Carrasco-Menchaca explains the IP rights rules for payments due on products imported into Mexico
Garrigues makes major play in Mexico with Sánchez Devanny merger
Tie-up to make Spanish heavyweight second-largest international firm in Mexico
The Global Legal Post launches new edition of luxury law comparative guide
Third edition edited by Fabrizio Jacobacci and Alan Behr is essential reading for luxury brands
Pérez-Llorca enters Mexico through landmark merger with 100-lawyer González Calvillo
Tie-up to make fast-growing Spanish firm second largest international firm in Mexico
DAC Beachroft builds litigation offering in Mexico City with boutique team hire
Twelve-strong group joins from Márquez & Castelazo in significant expansion for UK firm’s Mexico bench
Fenwick Elliott forms construction and energy law alliance in Latin America
London-headquartered firm partners with Chile’s 20-lawyer Molina Ríos as regional construction market forecast to reach $840bn by 2029
China decoupling will continue for Western law firms in year ahead
WarwickPlace Legal’s Robert Bata wraps ups his predictions for 2024 with a look at how legal industry trends will pan out in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America
White & Case announces 42-lawyer partner promotion class
Cohort edges down from 46 last year with proportion of women slipping from 52% to 36%
CMS enters alliance with Brazilian firm FAS Advogados
Agreement adds to CMS’s Latin America presence in Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru
Singer Selena Quintanilla’s father sues cruise company for trademark infringement
The lawsuit against cruise company alleges trademark infringement and violation of California’s right of publicity