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]
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
June 22, 2020 | International Edition
Mexican Intellectual Property Partner Dies of Sudden Heart AttackColleagues remember Jorge Vega Sotelo, 44, as a passionate and respected practitioner.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
June 18, 2020 | International Edition
Skadden, Cleary Gottlieb Counsel on Cemex $1B Global BondThe Mexican cement giant has spent years trying to win back its investment-grade credit rating after embarking on an ambitious global expansion.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
June 17, 2020 | International Edition
Reed Smith Lures Akerman Brazil Specialist as Partner in MiamiFelipe Berer has extensive experience in arbitration, cross-border disputes and insolvency.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
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