Spanish law firm ECIJA has brought on board firms in Brazil and Ecuador as it seeks to position itself as a bridge connecting Europe to Latin America and Asia.

The integrations of Brazilian firm CTA and Ecuadorian firm González Peñaherrera & Asociados Abogado expand ECIJA’s coverage in the Americas to 12 countries, including the United States and Puerto Rico, while adding 25 partners and more than 100 professionals. The deals also strengthen the full-service firm’s position in a key practice area: energy and natural resources.