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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September 13, 2024 | International Edition

Interlaw Launches AI Training for 8,000 Lawyers to Promote Responsible Use

The global network aims to set standards for AI use across its 90 member firms.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

September 12, 2024 | International Edition

DWF Group Launches LatAm Practice Co-led By Spanish, Mexican Lawyers

'Establishing a LatAm Group will allow us to capitalize on the growing economic opportunities in Latin America,' according to the team's co-leader.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

September 11, 2024 | International Edition

Greenberg Traurig Launches São Paulo Office to Boost Expansion in Latin America

Two Miami-based partners are approved by the Brazilian bar to provide U.S. legal advice in Brazil.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

September 05, 2024 | International Edition

DLA Piper Shuffles Leadership in Mexico City Office

A longtime finance partner and a more recent recruit from White & Case will co-manage the office, which is a base for 50 lawyers.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

September 04, 2024 | International Edition

Judicial Revamp in Mexico Has Lawyers on Edge

Plans to fire the country's judges and replace them via popular vote could lead to a deterioration of legal protections and are likely to discourage foreign investment in Mexico, lawyers say.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

August 29, 2024 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Brazil Affiliate Trench Rossi Watanabe and Brazil's TozziniFreire Hire M&A and Private Equity Partners

Firms are preparing for what they hope will be a pickup of deal activity in Latin America's largest economy, where transactions have been slim in recent years.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

August 25, 2024 | International Edition

Mexico Hires: Holland & Knight Snags Jones Day Litigation Counsel, Baker McKenzie Hires International Trade Partner

The hirings respond to a rise in demand for advice on relocating supply chains and manufacturing to Mexico, as well as to increased disputes involving Latin America's second-largest economy.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

August 19, 2024 | International Edition

Elon Musk Compares Brazilian Justice to Evil Wizard Voldemort as X Shutters Brazil Office

The dramatic exit from Latin America's largest economy follows years of battles between the billionaire and the country's courts, which have sought to muzzle online misinformation and hate speech.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read