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]
September 12, 2024 | International Edition
DWF Group Launches LatAm Practice Co-led By Spanish, Mexican Lawyers'Establishing a LatAm Group will allow us to capitalize on the growing economic opportunities in Latin America,' according to the team's co-leader.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
September 11, 2024 | International Edition
Greenberg Traurig Launches São Paulo Office to Boost Expansion in Latin AmericaTwo Miami-based partners are approved by the Brazilian bar to provide U.S. legal advice in Brazil.
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
September 05, 2024 | International Edition
DLA Piper Shuffles Leadership in Mexico City OfficeA longtime finance partner and a more recent recruit from White & Case will co-manage the office, which is a base for 50 lawyers.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
September 04, 2024 | International Edition
Judicial Revamp in Mexico Has Lawyers on EdgePlans to fire the country's judges and replace them via popular vote could lead to a deterioration of legal protections and are likely to discourage foreign investment in Mexico, lawyers say.
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
August 29, 2024 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Brazil Affiliate Trench Rossi Watanabe and Brazil's TozziniFreire Hire M&A and Private Equity PartnersFirms are preparing for what they hope will be a pickup of deal activity in Latin America's largest economy, where transactions have been slim in recent years.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
August 25, 2024 | International Edition
Mexico Hires: Holland & Knight Snags Jones Day Litigation Counsel, Baker McKenzie Hires International Trade PartnerThe hirings respond to a rise in demand for advice on relocating supply chains and manufacturing to Mexico, as well as to increased disputes involving Latin America's second-largest economy.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
August 19, 2024 | International Edition
Elon Musk Compares Brazilian Justice to Evil Wizard Voldemort as X Shutters Brazil OfficeThe dramatic exit from Latin America's largest economy follows years of battles between the billionaire and the country's courts, which have sought to muzzle online misinformation and hate speech.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
August 14, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Shearman Names 3 Partners to Co-Lead Latin America PracticeLong-time partners Manuel Orillac, Denise Grant and Sami Mir will lead efforts in a region where the firms have been active for decades.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
August 12, 2024 | International Edition
Chile's Carey Abogados Names Next Managing Partner as Firm Leaders Implement Succession PlanPablo Iacobelli will run the day-to-day operations of the firm while brothers Jorge and Jaime Carey transition into more senior advisory roles.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
August 09, 2024 | International Edition
Mexico Case Against US Gunmakers Faces SetbackU.S. District Judge Dennis Saylor dismissed six of the eight defendants for lack of jurisdiction. The remaining defendants are Smith & Wesson Brands and wholesaler Interstate Arms.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
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