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]
July 17, 2023 | International Edition
White & Case Hires Global Debt Finance Partner in Mexico CityEugenio Bernal returns to the firm after a stint as general counsel of BBVA México, the country's largest bank.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
July 17, 2023 | International Edition
A&O and Shearman Combination Would Boost Latin America PracticeThe talent and strength of the respective practices, and the synergies Latin America has with other regions where the firms are active, could make the combined firm more competitive in the region.
By Amy Guthrie
5 minute read
July 12, 2023 | International Edition
Mexico Is a Bright Spot in Otherwise Dreary Global M&A MarketBaker McKenzie fielded the most M&A activity in Latin America during the first half of 2023, anchored by a giant deal in Mexico.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 11, 2023 | International Edition
Davis Polk, Simpson Thacher Guide Mexican Industrial Property Company to IPOIn raising capital in the U.S., Vesta tapped into demand for plays on nearshoring of supply chains to Mexico.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 10, 2023 | International Edition
Linklaters, Cleary Gottlieb Guide First Sustainable Bond With Gender GoalsAs part of the deal, Chile has pledged to convince publicly traded companies to appoint women to at least 40% of their board seats by the end of 2031. It has also committed to getting its annual greenhouse gas emissions below certain targets by the end of 2030.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 05, 2023 | International Edition
Cuatrecasas Adds Natural Resources and Labor Partners in PeruThe new partners will lead two hot practice areas in the copper-rich country. Global demand for copper has increased with the growth of electric vehicles.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 03, 2023 | International Edition
Dentons Continues to Strengthen Network in Central America as Demand in Region GrowsCentral America is a region often overlooked by international law firms and the focus on smaller economies such as Costa Rica is paying dividends as international investors explore more corners of the world.
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
June 28, 2023 | International Edition
Bunge-Viterra Merger Involves Lawyers on 4 ContinentsThe combination of Bunge and Viterra involved lawyers from Latham, Freshfields, Swiss firm Homburger, Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown in Sao Paulo, Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno in Buenos Aires and RuiMin Law Firm in China.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
June 27, 2023 | International Edition
M&A Seen on the Rise in Latin America Over Next 2 Years, Survey SaysThe complicated geopolitical map, with tensions high between major powers such as the U.S. and China, has led investors to more keenly consider investments in Latin America.
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
June 26, 2023 | International Edition
Brazil's Mattos Filho Forms Energy Transition Group for New TechnologiesThe South American country, already a major biofuel producer, has positioned itself as a center for innovation in renewable energy.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
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