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]
January 02, 2025 | International Edition
Big Law Heavyweights Wrestle in High-Stakes Sale of Venezuela’s CitgoA former Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom partner is managing the sale of Venezuela’s prized international asset, whose sale is being sought to settle debts owed to claimants represented by firms including Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. Concerns are mounting about the case's mounting legal costs.
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
January 02, 2025 | International Edition
Mexico Dissolves Antitrust Authority in Setback to CompetitionCompetition matters are to be overseen by agencies that report directly to the federal government, raising concerns that decisions will no longer be independent.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
December 30, 2024 | International Edition
Brazilian Firms Demarest, BMA, TozziniFreire Elevate Lawyers to PartnerPromotions tend to come in December, in preparation for the new fiscal year in Latin America’s largest economy.
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
December 23, 2024 | International Edition
US Wins Trade Dispute with Mexico Over Genetically Modified CornMexico sought to ban genetically modified corn for human consumption, threatening a key import market for U.S. farmers.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
December 20, 2024 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie, Norton Rose & Other Top Litigators Foresee Rise in AI, Data & ESG DisputesFrom Asia to North America, litigators expect significant work in disputes ranging from investor-state matters to class actions as shifting alliances and priorities lead to increased conflict.
By Amy Guthrie
6 minute read
December 17, 2024 | International Edition
Walmart Ordered to End ‘Abusive Practices’ By Mexican Antitrust AuthorityCompetition authority Cofece is one of several independent government agencies that Mexico's Congress has voted to abolish, giving those watchdog powers to government agencies under the president's direct control.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
December 16, 2024 | International Edition
Mexico’s Creel Combines with Litigation Heavyweight Martínez AlgabaThe merger creates a litigation powerhouse as Latin America's second-largest economy grapples with increasing trade and regulatory disputes.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
December 13, 2024 | International Edition
LatAm Deal Digest: Bahamas, El Salvador Undertake Conservation-linked Debt DealsHogan Lovells, White & Case pull together debt-for-nature conversions that will help preserve river and marine habitats.
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
December 12, 2024 | International Edition
DAC Beachcroft Expands in Chile With Litigation Boutique AcquisitionThe integration brings five lawyers to a market where the international firm has had a presence for more than a decade.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
December 12, 2024 | International Edition
Brazilian Firm Simões Pires Opens Chicago Office with Focus on AgribusinessSimões Pires aims to support Brazilian companies in the U.S. commodities hub as those businesses strengthen their international presence.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
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