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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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October 12, 2022 | International Edition

Mexico Takes Gun Fight to Arizona After Loss in Massachusetts

The Mexican government is trying to stem the illegal flow of military-grade weapons from the U.S. to Mexico, which is awash in gun-violence despite strict limits on gun ownership.

By Amy Guthrie

6 minute read

October 12, 2022 | International Edition

Jones Day Clinches Win for US Gunmakers in Case Brought by Mexico

A judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has dismissed the case, saying federal law shields the gunmakers from claims brought for unlawful use of firearms. Mexico vows to appeal.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

October 06, 2022 | International Edition

Brazil's BMA Advogados Plans for Succession of Founding Partners

The 318-lawyer firm, established in 1995, says the succession plan is another step in its institutionalization as it makes way for a younger generation of leaders.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

October 04, 2022 | International Edition

Alvarez & Marsal Adds Tax Muscle as It Aims to Guide Latin America Deals

The global services firm sees a growing need for a regional team that can assist with complex transactions related to Latin America, where tax rules vary widely and governments are attempting to raise revenue.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

September 29, 2022 | International Edition

Brazil's TozziniFreire Spurs Innovation With ThinkFuture Program

The 600-plus lawyer firm has embraced more visually appealing and intuitive legal documents plus digital tools such as client dashboards to improve delivery of legal services.

By Amy Guthrie

5 minute read

September 27, 2022 | International Edition

Shearman & Sterling and Cleary Gottlieb Advise on Barbados Blue Bonds

Global law firms have now assisted on two projects to conserve marine habitats in the Caribbean.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

September 27, 2022 | International Edition

Peruvian Disputes Firm BFE+ Opens Office in Madrid

The Lima-based firm sees growing demand for legal services from European multinationals with operations in Latin America.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

September 22, 2022 | International Edition

Plaintiffs Firm Pogust Goodhead Secures Venue in the Netherlands in Case Against Brazil's Braskem

Thousands of claimants from Brazil's "sinking city" seek damages for homes and communities they say were destroyed by salt-mining-provoked tremors.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

September 20, 2022 | International Edition

What's Happening in Europe, LatAm and the Middle East Legal Markets?

Law.com International correspondents in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East share their predictions for the key markets.

By Anne Bagamery | Amy Guthrie | Peter Shaw-Smith

13 minute read

September 15, 2022 | International Edition

Harneys Enjoys Latin America Business Boom in the Cayman Islands

The region's wealthy are keen to harbor assets in offshore investment vehicles set up in the Caribbean archipelago, as their governments seek to raise more tax revenue. But finding lawyers to handle the workload has been a challenge.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read