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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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December 02, 2021 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Eyes Eventual Hybrid Work Scheme in Latin America

The firm has yet to call lawyers back to the office in a region where, in multiple countries, the COVID-19 virus continues to wreak havoc.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

December 01, 2021 | International Edition

HFW Hires Reinsurance Pioneer in Brazil

Retired industry executive Margo Black is seen as a "founding figure" in the Latin America reinsurance market, having held leadership roles at such firms as Swiss Re and Willis Re.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

November 29, 2021 | International Edition

Kirkland & Ellis, Cuatrecasas Guide US Solar Firm Array Technologies' Expansion Into Latin America

The company will acquire Spain's STI Norland, which has a fast-growing business in Brazil, for €570 million. Allen & Overy advised STI Norland.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

November 22, 2021 | International Edition

US Gunmakers File Joint Motion to Dismiss Mexico Claim Accusing Them of Gun Trafficking

Lawyers representing the gun manufacturers come from a host of firms, including Jones Day, Cozen O'Connor and Day Pitney. Noel Francisco, former U.S. solicitor general, is a member of the Jones Day team defending Smith & Wesson.

By Amy Guthrie

5 minute read

November 22, 2021 | International Edition

US Gunmakers File Joint Motion to Dismiss Mexico Claim Accusing Them of Gun Trafficking

Lawyers representing the gun manufacturers come from a host of firms, including Jones Day, Cozen O'Connor and Day Pitney. Noel Francisco, former U.S. solicitor general, is a member of the Jones Day team defending Smith & Wesson.

By Amy Guthrie

5 minute read

November 22, 2021 | International Edition

Chilean Elite Firm Carey Opens Office in Miami

The office opening comes at a time when Chile is seeing huge outflows of wealth as the country contemplates an overhaul of its investor-friendly economic model.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

November 10, 2021 | International Edition

Belize Blue Bonds Inspire Hope for More Debt-for-Nature Deals

The transaction demonstrates what can be achieved through environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives while meeting other financial objectives, at a time when global asset managers are eager to demonstrate their commitment to ESG investing, the lawyers said.

By Amy Guthrie

6 minute read

November 05, 2021 | International Edition

Rimon Expands Latin America Offering With Colombia Merger

The incorporation of Ibarra Abogados brings nine attorneys who focus on competition, trade, consumer protection, litigation, administrative and intellectual property law.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

November 04, 2021 | International Edition

DLA Piper Hires Tax Partner in Chile

Armory Heine joins at a time when Chile is looking to make significant regulatory changes and could alter its tax code.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

November 04, 2021 | International Edition

Brazil's Barbosa Müssnich & Aragão Snags Restructuring Partner From Mayer Brown Affiliate

The firm anticipates an increase in restructuring and insolvency work following the 2020 amendment of Brazil's bankruptcy code.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read