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Add to my areasBGI hires Guy Robson to lead Latin America ahead of Mariana hearing
Bailey Glasser International said on October 2, 2026, that it hired former Pogust Goodhead partner Guy Robson as a partner and head of Latin America, returning him to the Mariana dam litigation days before an October 5–6 High Court hearing on which firm represents more than 400,000 claimants, Nonbillable and Law360 reported.
Announcement (Nonbillable) → · Law360
Quinn Emanuel London head Richard East joins Mariana dam claimant team with Pogust Goodhead
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan assigned London office head and senior partner Richard East to the Mariana dam litigation claimant team alongside Pogust Goodhead, Law.com International reported on 21–September 22, 2026. The London group action against BHP over Brazil’s 2015 Fundão dam collapse involves a claimant-representation dispute with Bailey Glasser International heading toward an October hearing, with reported damages exposure of up to $36 billion.
Chilean legal AI Magnar raises $8M Series A led by 6 Degrees Capital
Santiago-based Magnar said on September 7, 2026 it closed an $8 million Series A led by 6 Degrees Capital and co-led by Hi Ventures, with FEN Ventures, Platanus Ventures, Nascent Ventures and the law firms Carey and Beccar Varela participating. Magnar said the capital funds product work and commercial openings in Brazil and Mexico. The platform offers legal research, drafting and document management for Latin American markets.
Announcement (Magnar) → · Legaltech News, El Ecosistema Startup