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]
October 12, 2022 | International Edition
Mexico Takes Gun Fight to Arizona After Loss in MassachusettsThe 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 MexicoA 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 PartnersThe 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 DealsThe 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 ProgramThe 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 BondsGlobal 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 MadridThe 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 BraskemThousands 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 IslandsThe 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
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