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]
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
August 08, 2024 | International Edition
Advocates Step Up Efforts to Block White & Case-Guided Stock ListingBrazilian meat behemoth JBS, which has a checkered environmental track record, hopes to raise capital on the New York Stock Exchange.
By Amy Guthrie
7 minute read
August 06, 2024 | International Edition
PAG Law Hires Another Brown Rudnick Latin America Practice ChairClara Krivoy also co-chaired the Brown Rudnick digital commerce practice before making the leap.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
August 01, 2024 | International Edition
LatAm Hires: Garrigues Grabs Dispute Resolution Partner in Chile, Withers Hires Mexico-Trained Corporate Partner in New YorkThe additions demonstrate ongoing demand for cross-border talent in Latin America.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 30, 2024 | International Edition
Cleary Gottlieb Leads LATAM Airlines Through Rare NYSE RelistingThe $460 million re-initial public offering came after the Chile-based carrier exited bankruptcy, also with assistance from the Wall Street law firm.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
July 25, 2024 | International Edition
Latin America Deal Digest: Summer of RestructuringsDelaware firms and Dechert fight for fees in Chilean telecom bankruptcy; Baker McKenzie secures win for Colombian nonbank financial institution; and Skadden guides Mexican movie theater chain through debt refinancing.
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
July 24, 2024 | International Edition
Brazil's Lefosse to Slow Hiring Activity, Having Achieved Growth ObjectivesThe corporate firm has aggressively recruited partners in recent years in a bid to compete toe-to-toe with the country's top-tier full-service law firms.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
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