Spanish law firm ECIJA has inked a deal to absorb Mexican firm Chacón & Rodríguez as it continues to broaden its global expansion.

ECIJA said the latest addition makes it the biggest Spanish law firm in Latin America. It operates in nine countries in the region, as well as in Puerto Rico. Worldwide, the Madrid-based firm, which specializes in technology, data privacy and intellectual property, has more than 500 lawyers, including 96 partners, in 22 offices.