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]
February 19, 2021 | International Edition
Kennedys Strengthens Financial, Cyber Team With Key Hire for Latin America and CaribbeanSusana Martínez will be part of the firm's Miami hub supporting the region, but she will be based in Madrid.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
February 12, 2021 | International Edition
Andersen Global Inks Agreements With Five More Caribbean FirmsThe global firm aims to wrap up its expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean within 24 months as it attempts to position Andersen as a one-stop-shop for tax and legal services worldwide.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
February 10, 2021 | International Edition
DLA Piper Loses 8-Lawyer Team in Chile 3 Years After MergerPartners Paulo Larraín and José Pablo Dulanto have left to relaunch their former firm, NLD Abogados, while Diego Noguera—the N in NLD—has stayed with DLA Piper.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
February 09, 2021 | International Edition
Brazil Anti-Corruption Efforts to Center on COVID-Related FraudOfficials in the South American country have already identified at least $385 million lost to corruption in pandemic-related contracts.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
February 08, 2021 | International Edition
Shearman & Sterling Adds Private Equity Counsel to LatAm Affinity GroupThe firm has hired Gabriel Salinas in Houston to advise on cross-border deals amid expectations of a spike in mergers, acquisitions and other activity in Latin America as the region sifts through the economic rubble of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
February 08, 2021 | International Edition
3 Brazilian Law Firms Guide Mining Giant Vale to $7B SettlementThe deal for social and environmental reparations after a 2019 accident appears to be the largest mediation agreement ever reached in Latin America.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
February 04, 2021 | International Edition
Mexico's Nader, Hayaux & Goebel Launches Sustainability Practice GroupThe leading transactional firm sees a growing need for clients to consider environmental, social and corporate governance in their business and investment decisions. The practice will be led by London-based partner Yves Hayaux-du-Tilly.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
February 02, 2021 | International Edition
Ibero-Latin American Firm Hits Pause on Plans for Mexico Firm IntegrationThe COVID-19 pandemic has led Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria (PPU Legal) to take a wait-and-see approach to full coverage of the Pacific Alliance trade bloc.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
January 29, 2021 | International Edition
Going Green: Latin America Deal Digest - January 2021MercadoLibre raises debt for sustainability efforts • IDB Invest backs water treatment in São Paulo • Brazilian agribusiness giant Amaggi taps green bonds • Securitization for Mexican remittances
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
January 28, 2021 | International Edition
Litigation Funder Omni Bridgeway Targets Latin AmericaThe firm says it has already assessed more than 400 investment opportunities connected to the region.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
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