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Amy Guthrie

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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July 06, 2020 | International Edition

Davis Polk Guides Aeroméxico Through Chapter 11 Restructuring

Three Latin American carriers, two of which are Delta Air Lines partners, have filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. due to COVID-19.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

July 03, 2020 | International Edition

Brazil's Lefosse Promotes Three to Partner In Face Of Economic Downturn

The promotions bring the firm's partner count to 38 as the Brazilian economy stirs to reopen amid a brutal battle with COVID-19.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

July 02, 2020 | International Edition

CMS Launches Customs Law and Trade Practice in Colombia With Local Tax Hires

The team from UnaLegal includes name partner Santiago Arbouin, four associates and a paralegal.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

July 02, 2020 | International Edition

London's High Court Refuses to Release $1B in Gold to Venezuela

The ruling clarifies the U.K.'s position on who it sees as Venezuela's legitimate leader, while withholding crucial aid to fight COVID-19.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

July 01, 2020 | International Edition

Brazil Legal Community Mourns the Loss of Mattos Filho's Managing Partner

José Eduardo Carneiro Queiroz, who died at age 49, was a finance and capital markets lawyer known for his people skills and dedication to diversity, inclusion and pro bono work.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

July 01, 2020 | International Edition

Andersen Global Enters Caribbean With Collaborations in 4 Locations

The firm's ambitious geographic expansion has accelerated during the pandemic thanks to the efficiency of Zoom calls, and in part due to economic anxieties.

By Amy Guthrie

5 minute read

June 30, 2020 | International Edition

Lawyers in Mexico Scurry to Prepare for USMCA Trade Terms

The new trade agreement for North America takes effect July 1, ushering in tougher labor, content and wage requirements.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

June 28, 2020 | International Edition

Morrison & Foerster's Latin America Practice Barrels Ahead, 1 Year On

Big Law expansion in the region preceded the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn, but lawyers say they are plenty busy.

By Amy Guthrie

5 minute read

June 25, 2020 | International Edition

Cleary Gottlieb, Covington & Burling Advise on Puerto Rico Electricity Partnership Deal

The public-private partnership seeks to upgrade the island's electricity infrastructure, which has been pummeled by hurricanes and earthquakes.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

June 23, 2020 | International Edition

Spain's ECIJA Continues Latin America Expansion With Integration of Firms in Brazil and Ecuador

The additions bring 25 partners and more than 100 lawyers, while deepening expertise in oil and gas.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read