Leading law firms in Latin America’s two biggest economies are adding legal muscle in anticipation of a busy year for restructuring and hot sectors such as financial technology and mining.

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In Mexico, full-service firm Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez has poached a name partner from local rival Ritch, Mueller, Heather y Nicolau. Thomas S. Heather will join Creel as an adviser focused on restructuring, arbitrage and corporate governance.