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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October 04, 2021 | International Edition

Lawyers Call for Transparency in Mexico High Court Justice Selection

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is slated to appoint a fourth judge to the country's 11-member Supreme Court, prompting concerns about a consolidation of power.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

September 30, 2021 | International Edition

Allen & Overy's Americas Push Deepens Latin America Bench

The Magic Circle firm's aggressive expansion in the U.S. is now sweeping through Latin America, with two key partner hires announced for the region in September.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

September 27, 2021 | International Edition

Kennedys Expands in Latin America With Key Partner Hire in Colombia

Mauricio Carvajal–Garcia is a highly regarded marine and transportation specialist, with expertise in insurance litigation and arbitration.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

September 23, 2021 | International Edition

From GC to CEO: Mexican Health Care Company Promotes General Counsel to Chief Executive

Luisa Suárez has helped transform Vitalmex from a family-run services firm to a private equity-backed multinational since joining in 2014.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

September 22, 2021 | International Edition

Brazilian Firms Bolster Tax Muscle as Reform Looms

Government officials are hunting for more revenue in Latin America's biggest economy, where labyrinthine tax rules create a very challenging environment for business.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

September 09, 2021 | International Edition

Dentons Recruits 2 Former In-house Counsel in Costa Rica

The "reverse commutes" give the Big Law firm a unique perspective on service at a time when clients want lawyers to better anticipate their needs.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

September 09, 2021 | International Edition

Allen & Overy Nabs Another Americas Partner with Deep Latin America Experience

Washington, D.C.-based international arbitration and litigation partner Gaela Gehring Flores joins from Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, where she focused on investment treaty and commercial disputes.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

September 03, 2021 | International Edition

'It's a Buyer's Market for Brazilian Lawyers': Paul Hastings Snags Senior Capital Markets Partner in São Paulo

The hiring of Brazilian Thiago Spercel coincides with the exit of capital markets partner David Flechner as firms slammed with work compete for top talent in Brazil.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read