Dentons allies with Guevara & Gutierrez to launch in Bolivia
Dentons has announced a combination with leading Bolivian law firm, Guevara & Gutierrez
After the announcement of a combination with Paz Horowitz Abogados in Ecuador, Dentons has recently announced a combination with leading Bolivian law firm, Guevara & Gutierrez. With offices in La Paz and Santa Cruz, the combination with Guevara & Gutierrez makes Dentons the only global law firm with an office in Bolivia.
“The combination with Guevara & Gutierrez will position Dentons as the only global law firm in Bolivia and will continue Dentons’ momentum in Latin America and the Caribbean allowing us to better meet our clients’ needs,” said Elliot Portnoy, global CEO of Dentons. “With the addition of Bolivia, Dentons will be able to connect clients to leading talent in 27 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean and 200 locations across 79 countries around the world.”
Joe Andrew, global chairman of Dentons highlighted “In this New Dynamic Decade, our clients are facing constant, accelerated change and are seeking a law firm that has the experience and confidence to help them navigate it wherever they are located. Even as our competitors are shying away from growth, Dentons remains steadfast in its commitment to serving its clients in more locations than any other law firm.”
Guevara & Gutierrez has offices in La Paz and Santa Cruz with nine partners and 25 total lawyers. It is a recognized leader in Banking & Finance, Corporate/Commercial, Dispute Resolution and Energy & Natural Resources, Labor & Employment, and Tax. The combination would lead to significant synergies in light of Dentons’ strengths in each of these areas.
“Our strategy to become the dominant global law firm in the region centres around combining with firms with the proven ability to offer high-quality legal services and business solutions in their home markets,” said Jorge Alers, CEO of Dentons’ Latin America and the Caribbean Region. “Guevara & Gutierrez is a prestigious and leading firm in Bolivia, which has been identified by our clients as a key location for them to do business.”
Ramiro Guevara, founding partner of Guevara & Gutierrez highlighted “Guevara & Gutierrez and Dentons share the vision of building the dominant global law firm in Latin America and the Caribbean, one that allows us to follow the clients we currently serve into every corner of the region and world. Dentons’ commitment to excellence and unparalleled service are well-matched with our own.”
The combination, following approval by partners, is expected to launch in the next several months.
