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]
July 06, 2020 | International Edition
Davis Polk Guides Aeroméxico Through Chapter 11 RestructuringThree 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 DownturnThe 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 HiresThe 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 VenezuelaThe 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 PartnerJosé 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 LocationsThe 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 TermsThe 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 OnBig 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 DealThe 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 EcuadorThe additions bring 25 partners and more than 100 lawyers, while deepening expertise in oil and gas.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
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