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 17, 2024 | International Edition
Tie-Up or Break-Up? Latin American Firms Are Doing BothBeing independent allows local law firms in the region to do business with whom they want, when they want, but deprives them of some of the institutional support they might enjoy with a global firm.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
September 16, 2024 | International Edition
Clark Hill Hires Mexico Tax Partner from Holland & KnightThe addition complements hires in recent years aimed at meeting needs in Latin America's second-largest economy.
By Amy Guthrie
2 minute read
September 16, 2024 | International Edition
IBA Honors Mexican Supreme Court Battle for Independence Amid Controversial ReformsIn early September, Mexico's Congress passed a bill to reshape the judiciary, raising concerns it could foster blind loyalty to the ruling party.
By Amy Guthrie
4 minute read
September 13, 2024 | International Edition
Interlaw Launches AI Training for 8,000 Lawyers to Promote Responsible UseThe global network aims to set standards for AI use across its 90 member firms.
By Amy Guthrie
3 minute read
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
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