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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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March 29, 2022 | International Edition

Brazil's Lefosse Recruits Competition and Antitrust Attorney to Open Office in Brazilian Capital

Paula Azevedo, who was previously a commissioner at Brazilian competition authority CADE, raises the firm's partner count to 50.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

March 28, 2022 | International Edition

International Bar Association Slams Guatemala's Treatment of Jurists

The association's Human Rights Institute decries the serial dismissal, harassment, intimidation and arrest of Guatemalan judges and prosecutors who have been judicially persecuted and forced to resign.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

March 23, 2022 | International Edition

Davis Polk Guides Aeromexico Out of Bankruptcy Protection

Mexico's flagship carrier was the third major Latin American airline to seek help from U.S. bankruptcy courts to stay in business during the pandemic.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

March 22, 2022 | International Edition

US Judge Rules Cruise Lines Docking in Cuba Trafficked in Stolen Property

A lineup of top Am Law firms failed in efforts to defend major cruise lines Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and MSC, with U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom calling the use of Havana docks seized during the Cuban revolution "a tangible injury."

By Amy Guthrie

6 minute read

March 17, 2022 | International Edition

Report: Weak Institutions Hamper Corruption Fight in Latin America

Lawyers from global and Latin American firms pan efforts to tackle corruption in the region, and rank countries from best (Uruguay) to worst (Venezuela).

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

March 17, 2022 | International Edition

Dentons Lands Harneys Veteran to Lead Corporate and Commercial Law in the Caribbean

Leonard Birmingham, who is a non-executive director of Virgin Group Holdings Limited, was once head of the London office and global head of the corporate department at Harneys.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

March 15, 2022 | International Edition

Brazil's Lefosse Recruits Restructuring, Dispute Resolution Partners From Local Rivals

Felipe Camara and Julio Neves join as the number of companies in crisis has been increasing, the firm said.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

March 15, 2022 | International Edition

US Gunmakers Blame 'Criminal Actors' for Arming Cartels in Second Joint Motion to Dismiss Mexican Suit

Jones Day partner Andrew Lelling asserts that gunmakers lawfully manufacture and distribute products in the U.S. and are not liable for the misuse of their products by criminals in Mexico.

By Amy Guthrie

5 minute read

March 15, 2022 | International Edition

US Gunmakers Blame 'Criminal Actors' for Arming Cartels in Second Joint Motion to Dismiss Mexican Suit

Jones Day partner Andrew Lelling asserts that gunmakers lawfully manufacture and distribute products in the U.S. and are not liable for the misuse of their products by criminals in Mexico.

By Amy Guthrie

5 minute read

March 10, 2022 | International Edition

Clyde & Co Snags Latin America Partner From Kennedys

Susana Martínez's practice focuses on complex matters across EMEA and Latin America for leading insurers, with a focus on financial lines.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read