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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September 13, 2022 | International Edition

EY Law Recruits Seasoned Labor Partner in Colombia

María de la Luz Arbeláez arrives as the Latin American country debates changes to labor regulations targeted at narrowing Colombia's gaping chasm of socioeconomic inequality.

By Amy Guthrie

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September 12, 2022 | International Edition

Human Rights Suit Against Chiquita Brands to Proceed

Nonprofit EarthRights International seeks compensation for more than 200 Colombians who were allegedly tortured or had family members killed by paramilitary forces funded by the U.S.-based banana grower.

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September 07, 2022 | International Edition

Legal Service Provider UnitedLex Opens Office in Argentina

The company anticipates that head count in Buenos Aires, its third office location in Latin America, will grow to 150 professionals in 2023.

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September 07, 2022 | International Edition

White & Case Hires Back Two Capital Markets Partners in Mexico

Eduardo Flores Herrera and Narciso Campos Cuevas return after stints in government and at Mexican law firm Creel.

By Amy Guthrie

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September 06, 2022 | International Edition

Latin America-Focused PAG Law Lands Partners From Chile, Mexico

As startups from the region grow, more are turning to the U.S. for financing and legal advice.

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September 01, 2022 | International Edition

Holland & Knight Hires Miami-Based International Tax and Trust Attorney for Growing Latin America Private Wealth Business

Eduardo "Ed" Arista is also a certified accountant and go-to adviser for wealthy Latin American families who seek safe harbor for their assets in the U.S.

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September 01, 2022 | International Edition

Greenberg Traurig Hires Litigation Team in Mexico City

Alejandro Ostos Fulda, who focuses on civil, commercial and constitutional litigation, joins as a shareholder, bringing three associates and a law clerk.

By Amy Guthrie

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September 01, 2022 | International Edition

Leading Mexican Firm Creel Opens Office in Madrid

The firm's first international office will provide Mexican law advice to clients in Europe who may be looking to relocate production to Mexico from Asia. The office will also act as a conduit for Mexican investors pursuing business opportunities in Europe.

By Amy Guthrie

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