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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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February 01, 2022 | International Edition

Dozens of US District Attorneys, US State Attorneys File Amicus Brief in Support of Mexico Suit Against Gun Makers

The sovereign states of Antigua and Barbuda and Belize also filed a brief in support of the case, arguing that guns trafficked from the U.S. harm people across Latin America and the Caribbean.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

January 31, 2022 | International Edition

Citigroup Taps Skadden—Again—For Mexico Asset Sale

Latin America practice co-chair and M&A partner Paola Lozano has guided the U.S. bank through asset sales in nearly a dozen countries across the region.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

January 24, 2022 | International Edition

Dentons Promotes Colombia Partner to CEO Role for Latin America and the Caribbean

Paloma Gomez has been deeply involved with business development and client relations since joining the firm in 2018, two years after Dentons launched its first offices in the region.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

January 20, 2022 | International Edition

Spain's ECIJA Optimistic That Chile Will Remain on the 'Right Path'

Santiago-based partner Alfredo Moreno anticipates passionate discussions on many topics that he hopes will improve Chilean society as a whole after President-elect Gabriel Boric takes office in March.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

January 18, 2022 | International Edition

'Miami Is the Center of the Universe With Respect to Latin America': Akerman's LatAm Chair Sees the Region as Key to Growth

Luis A. Perez, who was recently named co-managing partner of the Miami office, says the firm has grown largely thanks to Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that's pouring capital into South Florida.

By Amy Guthrie

8 minute read

January 18, 2022 | International Edition

DLA Piper Snags 6 Lawyers From White & Case in Mexico

The hires strengthen the firm's corporate, finance, tax and litigation capabilities in a key market for the Americas, and bring new leadership to the office.

By Amy Guthrie

5 minute read

January 11, 2022 | International Edition

Cuatrecasas, Carey Advise on Mitsui & Co. Acquisition of Car Rental Company in Chile

The deal follows an initial investment made by Mitsui & Co. in 2018, during which the Japanese conglomerate also tapped Carey for advice.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

January 05, 2022 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells, Baker Botts Poach Latin America Projects Partners From Jones Day, DLA Piper

The recruits bring extensive know-how in a region that faces tremendous need for infrastructure investment.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

December 31, 2021 | International Edition

Booming Latin America Practices Eye 2022 With Caution

Political shifts and social strife could dissuade investment in the region, although infrastructure and tech remain bright spots.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

December 23, 2021 | International Edition

Uncertainty in Chile Stokes Demand for Legal Services in US, LatAm

The election of a leftist former student protest leader as president has wealthy Chileans seeking legal assistance for asset sales, investments abroad and even immigration.

By Amy Guthrie

6 minute read