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]
May 01, 2020 | International Edition
Trade Lawyers Scurry for Solutions as COVID-19 Disrupts Supply Chains in Latin AmericaShutdowns in Mexico have proven particularly problematic for companies that produce products seen as "essential" for the U.S.
By Amy Guthrie
6 minute read
April 27, 2020 | International Edition
COVID-19 Raises Broad Array of Tax and Business Questions for Latin American ClientsThe pandemic has created an opportunity for lawyers with Latin American clients to strengthen their client-lawyer relationships as wealthy individuals waylaid outside their home countries seek personalized assistance.
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
April 24, 2020 | International Edition
Kennedys Adds Corporate Partner, Litigation Head in PeruFernando Hurtado de Mendoza joins as a partner and Kodiak Semsch will head the firm's litigation practice.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
April 22, 2020 | International Edition
Law Firms in Latin America Look for Options to Ease Financial Pain During COVID-19 CrisisEmployment laws make it difficult and expensive to cut pay, furlough or lay off legal talent in the region.
By Amy Guthrie
7 minute read
April 20, 2020 | International Edition
Cuatrecasas Completes Latin America Expansion With Chile Office OpeningThe Spanish firm decided to launch a Santiago office prior to the global spread of COVID-19.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
April 17, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Attorneys Warn of Potential for More Cases Over Money From Venezuelan OfficialsHolland & Knight partner Wifredo Ferrer warned Florida bankers about the potential for more criminal cases being filed over money moved out of Venezuela.
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
April 16, 2020 | International Edition
Transactions Involving Venezuelans Under Close Scrutiny After Last Month's Indictments, Holland & Knight WarnsFinancial services have become a minefield in South Florida as U.S. authorities put transactions by Venezuelans under a microscope.
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
April 10, 2020 | International Edition
First Quarter M&A Activity Plummets in Latin America as COVID-19 SpreadsDebevoise & Plimpton led the first quarter rankings by deal value while Brazil's Pinheiro Neto Advogados handled the most transactions.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
April 07, 2020 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Appoints Co-Head of Latin America PracticeBrazilian Pedro Rufino Carvalho, based in London, has extensive experience in oil and gas.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
April 06, 2020 | International Edition
Mexican Lawyers Hustle to Advise Clients on Health EmergencyLawyers are in high demand as clients seek advice, car and beer makers ask the government to consider them among industries providing essential services, and multiple companies anticipate difficulty fulfilling contracts.
By Amy Guthrie
5 minute read
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