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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March 21, 2024 | International Edition

DAC Beachcroft Absorbs Litigation Team in Mexico

The additions will help the firm build out its capabilities in Mexico and position it to take advantage of untapped opportunities, the firm said.

By Amy Guthrie

2 minute read

March 19, 2024 | International Edition

Six Partners Depart from Three Different Firms To Launch New Firm in Mexico

The partners, from Norton Rose Fulbright, Ibarra del Paso Gallego and Creel Abogados said they aim to operate a lean and egalitarian "one-stop-shop" for corporate matters in the country.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

March 19, 2024 | International Edition

Pogust Goodhead Takes Fight for Restitution Over Brazilian Mining Disaster to the Netherlands

The plaintiffs firm is teaming up with Dutch litigation firm Lemstra Van der Korst in an effort to secure £3 billion from Brazilian mining giant Vale and the Dutch subsidiary of its Samarco JV with Australia's BHP.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

March 14, 2024 | International Edition

Latin American Law Firms Slowly Warm to Artificial Intelligence

Pilot programs are starting to roll out in the region, where lawyers are looking to early adopters in the U.S. and Europe for guidance.

By Amy Guthrie

3 minute read

March 13, 2024 | International Edition

Marimaca Copper Hires Corporate Counsel as Chile Mine Nears Output

The Toronto-listed project has recruited an attorney with nearly 20 years of experience advising corporates.

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2 minute read

March 12, 2024 | International Edition

UK Firm Fenwick Elliott Forms Alliance With Chile's Molina Ríos

The partnership will focus on growing demand for advice on construction and infrastructure projects in Latin America.

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2 minute read

March 06, 2024 | International Edition

Latham & Watkins Helps Colombia Defend Against Arbitration Brought by Canadian Miner

The dispute stemmed from the Andean nation's ban of mining in moorland ecosystems known as páramos, to the detriment of Red Eagle Exploration Limited's gold mining operation there.

By Amy Guthrie

4 minute read

March 05, 2024 | International Edition

Four South American Countries File Amicus Briefs Urging US Court to Overturn $16.1B Ruling Against Argentina

Foley Hoag filed on behalf of Brazil and Uruguay, while Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe filed for Chile and Ecuador in support of a Sullivan & Cromwell attempt to reverse the verdict against Argentina.

By Amy Guthrie

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