Jiménez de Aréchaga, Viana & Brause combines with Dentons in Uruguay
Jiménez de Aréchaga, Viana & Brause and Dentons launch their previously announced combination in Uruguay. The new name of the firm in Uruguay is Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga. The combination positions Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga as the largest global law firm in the country and part of the first truly Pan-Latin American and the Caribbean law firm.
"The launch of Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga in Uruguay today means that we can now connect our clients to Dentons' global platform and offer them an agile, seamless 'one firm' experience across Latin America and the Caribbean and around the world", said Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga, Managing Partner of Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga.
“Dentons’ desire to expand its presence in Latin America and the Caribbean is client-driven,” said Elliott Portnoy, Global CEO of Dentons. “The Uruguay market is a priority for our clients, and with our launch today we can now connect clients to leading talent in Uruguay as well to 10,500+ lawyers in 183 locations and 75 countries around the globe."
“Dentons is the first truly Pan-Latin American and Caribbean firm,” said Joe Andrew, Global Chair of Dentons. "Our polycentric strategy has seen the firm attract leading combination partners like Jiménez de Aréchaga, Viana & Brause allowing Dentons to scale its presence to 24 countries across the region - a true powerhouse”.
"Since entering Latin America and the Caribbean in 2016, Dentons has rapidly scaled its presence by combining with market-leading firms across the region," said Jorge Alers, CEO of Dentons' Latin America and the Caribbean Region. "Our launch in Uruguay further strengthens the position for Dentons to become the leading global law firm in the region."
Jiménez de Aréchaga, Viana & Brause is recognized as a leader in the areas of Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Energy, Infrastructure, Labor Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Natural Resources, and Real Estate.
Since entering Latin America and the Caribbean in 2016, Dentons has become the fastest growing law firm in the region.
The launch in Uruguay further strengthens the position for Dentons to become the leading global law firm in the region.
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