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]
August 15, 2022 | International Edition
Legal Nonprofit Pushes Law Firms to Engage in Pro Bono Work in MexicoGlobal firms such as DLA Piper, Holland & Knight, Greenberg Traurig and Hogan Lovells are active members of the pro bono network in Mexico.
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
August 10, 2022 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills, White & Case Guide £1.3 billion Car Distributor Acquisition in South AmericaThe transaction is one of several on which HSF has advised London-based vehicle distributor Inchcape, including a recent entry into the Caribbean.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
August 09, 2022 | International Edition
Littler Affiliate in Brazil Hires Former Judge to Launch Workplace Policy PracticeMárcio Eurico Vitral Amaro comes on board as lawyers in Brazil prepare to play a more active role in the preparation of legislation and regulations.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
August 09, 2022 | International Edition
Plaintiffs Firm PGMBM, Rebranded as Pogust Goodhead, Opens Office in Brazil as Mining Disaster Litigation Grinds OnThe firm is beefing up globally following a ruling by a U.K. appeals court that a lawsuit against mining giant BHP can proceed in English courts.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
August 04, 2022 | International Edition
Colombia's Gómez-Pinzón Sees Country Growing Under New GovernmentBogotá-based managing partner José Luis Suárez is optimistic that legal work will continue to flow after former guerrilla fighter Gustavo Petro takes office as president on Sunday.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
August 04, 2022 | International Edition
Clyde & Co. Establishes Permanent Presence in Chile Via MergerLeading Chilean firms Grasty Quintana Majlis and Halpern Pino will merge with the London-headquartered firm, bringing in 11 local partners who will lead a team of 40 lawyers.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
August 03, 2022 | International Edition
Holland & Knight Lands 4-Person Natural Resources Team in ColombiaOf counsel Milton Montoya, who joins with three associates, previously operated a boutique law firm focused on mining and energy matters in the South American country.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 29, 2022 | International Edition
UK High Court Again Favors Venezuelan Opposition in $2B Gold CaseVenezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who some label an illegitimate and corrupt dictator, for years has sought the release of 31 tons of bullion held by the Bank of England.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
July 27, 2022 | International Edition
Covington & Burling Taps Arbitration Partner to Head Latin America InitiativeChilean Nicole Duclos says her firm has seen a dramatic increase in work demands from Latin America across several practice areas.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 25, 2022 | International Edition
Brazil's Mattos Filho Hires 9 Black Lawyers as Its Diversity Initiative Gains TractionAlthough more than half of Brazil's 210 million inhabitants self-identify as Black, there are very few Afro-Brazilian lawyers at the country's largest law firms.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
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