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Amy Guthrie

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]

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February 19, 2023 | International Edition

Justice in the Metaverse: Here's What the First Virtual Court Hearing in Colombia Looked Like

Last week, Colombia held its first-ever hearing in the Metaverse after passage of a law last year that expressly allows cutting-edge information technology to be used in the country. Reaction to the virtual hearing was mixed.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

February 16, 2023 | International Edition

Alternative Legal Service Provider Launches in Honduras

IO-EPIK aims to disrupt the legal services market in Central America and the Caribbean by rolling out budget-friendly solutions with the help of technology and flexible talent.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

February 14, 2023 | International Edition

Colombia to Hold Court Hearing in the Metaverse

A magistrate in Colombia has authorized a hearing to take place in Meta's Horizon Workrooms, with participants set to wear virtual reality eyeglasses and interact via avatars.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

February 14, 2023 | International Edition

Colombia's Gómez Pinzón Abogados Appoints New Managing Partner

The selection of tax partner Mauricio Piñeros to lead the firm comes during challenging economic times for Colombia.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

February 12, 2023 | International Edition

The 'Latin America Project': Spain's Cuatrecasas Finds a Formula for Growth a Continent Away

The elite Spanish firm has hooked top talent in Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru to build a strong regional brand that performs local law in Latin America and acts as a bridge for clients in Europe and Asia.

By Amy Guthrie

7 minute read

February 09, 2023 | International Edition

Rimôn Opens Second Office in Colombia With Partner Hire

Partner Natalia Martinez Villa joins Ibarra Rimôn in Medellín, where she was previously in-house counsel at an electricity and construction firm.

By Amy Guthrie

1 minute read

February 08, 2023 | International Edition

Colombian Judge Uses AI Tool ChatGPT in Court Ruling

The judge's use of generative AI technology has garnered attention around the world from lawyers and others, and has prompted much debate. The judge, Juan Manuel Padilla, says the tool is a way to more quickly reduce the backlog of cases in Colombia.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

February 02, 2023 | International Edition

DLA Piper Lands Latin America Heavyweights From Jones Day

New York-based corporate partners Michael McGuinness and Marcello Hallake are leading cross-border and international corporate attorneys who focus on high-profile global M&A transactions.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

February 01, 2023 | International Edition

ECIJA Mexico Hires Partner to Launch Sustainability and Environment Practice

The hiring of Carlos del Razo underscores the Spanish firm's commitment to guiding clients on sustainability matters, which it anticipates will require more attention in the years to come.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

January 30, 2023 | International Edition

Brazil's Lefosse Adds Compliance, Investigations and White-Collar Partner

Marcelo Ribeiro joins from Brazil's Federal Public Prosecutor's Office, where he held multiple high-level positions over the course of more than a decade in public service.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read