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]
August 03, 2020 | International Edition
Mattos Filho, Pinheiro Neto Advogados Guide $3B Deal to Keep Lights on in Brazil During COVID-19Power generators faced payment troubles amid reduced electricity consumption during quarantines.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 30, 2020 | International Edition
China Ramps Up Latin America Push During the PandemicAid to fight COVID-19 could lead to investment and deals down the road. Lawyers in the region have been busy getting in on the action.
By Amy Guthrie
6 minute read
July 23, 2020 | International Edition
Helms-Burton Cases Struggle in Miami CourtsClaims have aged out and failed to establish jurisdiction in litigation against entities that purportedly traffic in property seized by the Cuban government.
By Amy Guthrie
5 minute read
July 22, 2020 | International Edition
Quinn Emanuel Scores for Bondholders in €645M Dispute With ArgentinaThe High Court case progresses as Argentina edges toward a tough deal with creditors to restructure $65 billion in debt.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 20, 2020 | International Edition
Hogan Lovells Clinches Jurisdiction for Investor-State Dispute Against Dominican RepublicThe claimant seeks more than $583 million in damages for a thwarted waste management project in Santo Domingo.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 17, 2020 | International Edition
Latin America Compliance Teams Hustle to Protect Companies During PandemicIn a region rife with corruption, the urge to skip oversight for the sake of speed can expose companies to fraud and allegations of graft.
By Amy Guthrie
6 minute read
July 15, 2020 | International Edition
Brazil's Mattos Filho Opens Office in CampinasDespite the work-from-home policies in place due to the coronavirus, the firm says the physical space is in line with a long-term vision to serve clients face-to-face.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
July 10, 2020 | International Edition
Latin America Deal Activity Falls to Record Low During PandemicThree global firms rose to the top of the Latin America rankings by deal value in Mergermarket's latest report, which also showed that first-half deal value hit its lowest level since the firm began tracking transactions in the region.
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
July 09, 2020 | International Edition
Former Big Law Attorney Brings Legal Tech to Immigration FilingsImmigrants Like Us co-founder Jonathan Petts sees technology and automation as tools to improve access to justice.
By Amy Guthrie
5 minute read
July 07, 2020 | International Edition
As Brazil President Tests Positive for the Coronavirus, Lawyers Criticize Brazil and Mexico's Handling of the PandemicLawyers are concerned that the handling of the crisis by the governments of Brazil and Mexico has tarnished the countries' reputations and will deter foreign investment.
By Amy Guthrie
5 minute read
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