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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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August 18, 2021 | International Edition

Brazilian Lawyers Flooded With Work Amid Privatization Push

The government is looking to raise cash and steer private sector investment toward critical infrastructure in Latin America's biggest economy.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

August 12, 2021 | International Edition

DLA Piper Affiliate Campos Mello Recruits 2 More Partners in Brazil

The hires respond to unrelenting transactional work as well as rising demand for advice on cybersecurity matters in Brazil, where firms are jostling for legal talent to keep up with mounting workloads.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

August 11, 2021 | International Edition

Brazil's Mattos Filho Encourages Remote Work in Eventual Office Return

The hybrid workweek at one of Latin America's biggest law firms will be accompanied by more casual dress—suits, ties and high heels still required for client meetings—and more opportunities to "disconnect."

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

August 09, 2021 | International Edition

Texas-Based Litigator Helps Mexico Take on the Gun Industry

Attorney Steve Shadowen sees the country's case against gunmakers as a matter of social justice, as Mexico severely restricts gun sales. The case appears to be the first brought by a sovereign nation against the gunmakers.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

August 09, 2021 | International Edition

Texas-Based Litigator Helps Mexico Take on the Gun Industry

Attorney Steve Shadowen sees the country's case against gunmakers as a matter of social justice, as Mexico severely restricts gun sales. The case appears to be the first brought by a sovereign nation against the gunmakers.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

August 06, 2021 | International Edition

White & Case Loses Two Latin America Specialists to Rival US Firms

The global talent war has hit the region as deal activity picks up even in countries still struggling to recover from the health and economic blows of COVID-19.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

August 04, 2021 | International Edition

Mexico Sues US Gunmakers for Alleged Arms Trafficking

The country alleges that gunmakers have contributed to rampant violence south of the border, where gun sales are highly restricted.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

August 04, 2021 | International Edition

International Firms Face Talent Crunch in Brazil

Global law firms are elbowing for talent in Latin America's largest economy, where qualified young lawyers are in a strong position to negotiate for jobs amid brisk corporate work, and where some are choosing to shun Big Law.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

July 28, 2021 | International Edition

Lefosse Poaches 5-Lawyer Tax Team From Brazilian Rival

The growth in the firm's tax department comes on the heels of Lefosse's new leader taking the helm of the firm.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

July 22, 2021 | International Edition

Lawyers Warn Clients to Tighten Compliance in Central America

The U.S. government's list of allegedly corrupt officials from the three Central American countries of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, known as the Northern Triangle, has created a potential minefield for international investors and has added work for lawyers.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read