Amy Guthrie
Amy Guthrie is Law.com International's Latin America correspondent, based in Mexico City. She covers legal and business issues, including law firms, in-house counsel, and regulatory matters across Latin America. She can be reached at [email protected]
April 02, 2024 | International Edition
Corruption Remains Rampant in Latin America Despite Stepped-up Compliance Efforts—SurveySustained efforts to criminalize, investigate and prosecute misconduct in Latin America have not significantly reduced corruption in a region with a reputation for corrupt dealings, according to a report from Miller & Chevalier.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
April 01, 2024 | International Edition
Sullivan & Cromwell Wins Dismissal of Hedge Fund Case Against ArgentinaSix investment groups had sought payment on securities that were linked to the South American country's economic growth.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
March 28, 2024 | International Edition
Chinese Investments Pick Up in Brazil, Stoking Work for LawyersWith warmer diplomatic relations post-pandemic, China is poised to plow even more capital into its top destination for investment in Latin America.
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
March 27, 2024 | International Edition
Latin America Deal Digest: Cross-Border M&A Brings Innovations to the RegionFrom kidney care to genomics, recent Latin American deals handled by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom; Sidley Austin; Greenberg Traurig; Linklaters and others others, highlight a region hungry for new ideas.
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
March 26, 2024 | International Edition
Federal Court in Arizona Allows Mexico's Case Against US Gun Dealers to ProceedThe federal gun industry shield law should not keep the suit from moving forward, U.S. District Court Judge Rosemary Márquez ruled.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
March 26, 2024 | International Edition
Federal Court in Arizona Allows Mexico's Case Against US Gun Dealers to ProceedThe federal gun industry shield law should not keep the suit from moving forward, U.S. District Court Judge Rosemary Márquez ruled.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
March 21, 2024 | International Edition
DAC Beachcroft Absorbs Litigation Team in MexicoThe additions will help the firm build out its capabilities in Mexico and position it to take advantage of untapped opportunities, the firm said.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
March 19, 2024 | International Edition
Six Partners Depart from Three Different Firms To Launch New Firm in MexicoThe partners, from Norton Rose Fulbright, Ibarra del Paso Gallego and Creel Abogados said they aim to operate a lean and egalitarian "one-stop-shop" for corporate matters in the country.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
March 19, 2024 | International Edition
Pogust Goodhead Takes Fight for Restitution Over Brazilian Mining Disaster to the NetherlandsThe plaintiffs firm is teaming up with Dutch litigation firm Lemstra Van der Korst in an effort to secure £3 billion from Brazilian mining giant Vale and the Dutch subsidiary of its Samarco JV with Australia's BHP.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
March 14, 2024 | International Edition
Latin American Law Firms Slowly Warm to Artificial IntelligencePilot programs are starting to roll out in the region, where lawyers are looking to early adopters in the U.S. and Europe for guidance.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
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