The year has kicked off with news of two high-profile hires at Am Law 100 firms that strengthen their capabilities in Latin America.

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DLA Piper has recruited Margarita Oliva Sainz de Aja from Baker McKenzie to serve as its banking and finance regional head for Latin America, based in New York. And McDermott Will & Emery has expanded its cross-border transactions practice with the addition of Mayer Brown veteran Christian Fabian as a partner in Chicago.