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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December 03, 2020 | International Edition

Garrigues Launches Antitrust, Economic Regulation and Intellectual Property Practice in Peru

Lawyer Ivo Gagliuffi joins as co-head of the practice alongside economist Javier Coronado.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

December 02, 2020 | International Edition

Littler Expands in Latin America, Partners With Brazil's Chiode Minicucci

The correspondent relationship brings 18 lawyers in Latin America's biggest economy to the Littler network.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

December 01, 2020 | International Edition

Kobre & Kim Hires Regional Managing Director for Latin America

The addition of Brazilian lawyer Leonardo Palhares comes as compliance and investigations work increases in the region.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

November 30, 2020 | International Edition

Spanish Law Firms Increase Revenue in Latin America During Pandemic

Cuatrecasas and ECIJA expect record billing for the region in 2020 after expanding with new offices and hires.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

November 18, 2020 | International Edition

Nonprofit Helps Mexican Women Lawyers Advance in the Law

Women are underrepresented in the top ranks at big Mexican law firms, even when compared with their peers in some Latin American countries.

By Amy Guthrie

5 minute read

November 10, 2020 | International Edition

Banner Year for Brazil IPOs Bodes Well for Law Firms

Mattos Filho, Pinheiro Neto, Davis Polk, Simpson Thacher and White & Case have all been active in this year's Brazilian IPO market.

By Amy Guthrie

6 minute read

November 10, 2020 | International Edition

Dorsey & Whitney Lures Akerman's Latin America Co-chair

Carlos Méndez-Peñate will co-chair Dorsey's Latin America and the Caribbean practice group and dedicate time to lawyer recruiting as the firm aims to expand its presence in New York.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

November 05, 2020 | International Edition

Latin America Deal Digest: October 2020

Beauty brand Natura taps equity markets • Brazil development bank divests • a toll road in Colombia • trade credit and financing to dull the economic blow of COVID-19 in Mexico

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read