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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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April 28, 2022 | International Edition

Kennedys Inks Associations in Bolivia, Ecuador

The insurance-focused global firm has charted a growth path across Latin America and the Caribbean since opening a regional hub in Miami in 2010.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

April 28, 2022 | International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright Bolsters Its M&A and Capital Markets Team in Mexico With New Partner Hire

Andrés Nieto joins as an international partner in Mexico City to expand the firm's offering in M&A, capital markets, arbitration and fintech.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

April 28, 2022 | International Edition

Chilean Lawyers Worry Next Constitution Will Erode Legal Certainty

Hundreds of lawyers signed an open letter to express concern about the new constitution currently being drafted, saying that proposed inclusions could lead to holes and contradictions.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

April 19, 2022 | International Edition

Brazil's Lefosse Lands Infrastructure Partner From Crosstown Rival

Miriam Signor brings decades of experience to her new role as the firm's head of project finance and development, which is a growing practice area.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

April 13, 2022 | International Edition

Holland & Knight Lures Brazilian Corporate Counsel in Reverse Commute

Paulo Varnieri, former general counsel at the U.S.-based airport division of Brazilian infrastructure firm CCR, joins as a corporate partner in the firm's Washington, D.C., office.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

April 12, 2022 | International Edition

US Judge Questions Mexico's Case Against Gunmakers

Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV peppered plaintiff's counsel with questions about whether governments around the world could sue U.S. gun manufacturers and distributors should Mexico prevail.

By Amy Guthrie

6 minute read

April 07, 2022 | International Edition

Greenberg Traurig Names Third Co-Chair for Its Latin America Practice

Antonio Peña, who is based in Miami, will share responsibilities for the practice with Mexico City-based José Raz Guzmán and New York-based Marc Rossell.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

March 31, 2022 | International Edition

In Brazil, Mattos Filho Snags Partners From Mayer Brown, Cescon

The hire of Thais Rodrigues in Rio de Janeiro and Luiz Felipe Di Sessa in São Paulo will strengthen the firm's tax, intellectual property and technology, innovation and digital business practices.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

March 30, 2022 | International Edition

Latin America-Focused PAG Law Establishes Digital Assets Team

The team centers around tech entrepreneur and lawyer Kendrick Nguyen, who joins as an adviser to help the firm juggle explosive growth in demand for advice on digital matters in Latin America and from Latin American entrepreneurs.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

March 29, 2022 | International Edition

Holland & Knight Lands 4-Person Capital Markets Team From DLA Piper in Mexico

The team led by Xavier Mangino brings decades of experience and marquis clients to the firm's Mexican roster.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read