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]
July 28, 2021 | International Edition
Lefosse Poaches 5-Lawyer Tax Team From Brazilian RivalThe 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 AmericaThe 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
July 22, 2021 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Names Latin America Co-head as Practice GrowsThe roles will be shared by two New York-based partners who specialize in arbitration and project finance, respectively.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 22, 2021 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Names Latin America Co-head as Practice GrowsThe roles will be shared by two New York-based partners who specialize in arbitration and project finance, respectively.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 21, 2021 | International Edition
DLA Piper Recruits International Arbitration Partner in MexicoThe firm is building out its arbitration capabilities in Latin America, one of the busiest regions for investor-state and other disputes.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 16, 2021 | International Edition
US Firms Benefit From Increased M&A Activity in Latin AmericaMergermarket tallies show White & Case led the region by deal value during the first six months of 2021, followed by Brazil's Pinheiro Neto Advogados.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
July 15, 2021 | International Edition
Cuatrecasas Wins Investor-State Case Against PeruAn International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes tribunal has ruled that the South American country must grant extensions for a contractor to complete a second metro line in Lima.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 08, 2021 | International Edition
Brazil's Lefosse Advogados Elects New Managing PartnerThe full-service firm has grown its ranks amid brisk corporate work, including dozens of initial public offerings during the pandemic.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 06, 2021 | International Edition
Shearman Poaches Brazil-based Counsel From Skadden as Talent War IntensifiesGlobal firms have struggled to lure attorneys to Latin America's biggest economy during the pandemic.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 06, 2021 | International Edition
Gunderson's Latin America Practice Thrives as Tech Deals BoomMembers of the Latin America team describe what it takes to build one of the biggest tech-focused practices in the region.
By Amy Guthrie
5 minute read
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