Panama Announces Start of Involuntary Dissolution Process for Legal Entities.

Panama, February 6, 2026. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has announced, through its Circular MEF‑2026‑3564, the beginning of the involuntary dissolution process for legal entities, effective this February 27, 2026. This initiative is part of the Government’s efforts to strengthen compliance with the international standards on transparency, cooperation, and corporate registry cleanup. The

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Transparency, Licensing or Prohibition: The New Regulatory Paradigm for Nominee Services

February 5, 2026. Introduction Most readers will know that the origin of this topic, like many others, related to changes in anti–money laundering, counter‑terrorist financing and counter‑proliferation regimes is found in the FATF Recommendations, also known as the “International Standards.” The FATF Recommendations, first issued in 1990, have undergone numerous modifications. Some revisions have been

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International Data Protection Day: The Importance of Being Prepared in an Increasingly Demanding Regulatory Environment

Every 28 January marks International Data Protection Day, a date that invites reflection on the need to safeguard personal information in a world where digital risks are constantly increasing. In Panama, since the enactment of Law 81 of 26 March 2019 (“Law 81”) and its Executive Decree No. 285 of 28 May 2021 (“Executive Decree

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Morgan & Morgan strengthens its presence in The Bahamas

The Bahamas, January 27, 2026. Alvaro Tomas, partner of our Private Wealth Law & Corporate Services team, participated in the inauguration of the new offices of MMG (Bahamas) Ltd. and MMG Bank & Trust, Ltd. and., located at the Sandyport Office Complex in Nassau, The Bahamas. This important milestone also coincided with the celebration of

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Qualified Intermediary (QI): the invisible seal that distinguishes global financial intermediaries

In an increasingly interconnected financial market, where Panamanian investors actively participate in instruments and securities issued in the United States, not all institutions play by the same rules, nor do they offer the same level of sophistication to their clients. Beyond the platform, the custodian, or the financial product, there is a silent factor—understated yet

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Latin Lawyer announces Morgan & Morgan as winner of the “Pro Bono Project of the Year” award for its support of Panama’s Food Waste Law.

Panama, January 16, 2026. Morgan & Morgan is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious Pro Bono Project of the Year Award by Latin Lawyer, in recognition of its role in the development and passage of Panama’s Food Waste Law. This initiative was driven by the Food Bank of Panama, which

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Chambers & Partners 2025 White-Collar Crime Global Guide

Panama, January 14, 2026. Morgan & Morgan contributed to the Chambers & Partners White-Collar Crime Global Guide 2025. The Panama chapter was authored by partners Inocencio Galindo and Omar Rodríguez, and senior associates Maria Eugenia Brenes and Joy Paull Torres. In the Law and Practice section, Morgan & Morgan provides insights into Panama’s white-collar crime

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Panama sets new minimum-wage rates throughout the national territory – 2026.

By means of Executive Decree No. 13 of December 31, 2025, issued by the Ministry of Labor and Labor Development, published in the Official Gazette on January 6, 2026, new minimum-wage rates have been established to govern for the next two years throughout the national territory. These provisions shall become effective as of January 16,

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Morgan & Morgan advised Banistmo Investment Corporation, S.A. on the financial closing of the Eastern Pan-American Highway Rehabilitation Project.

Panama, January 7, 2026. Morgan & Morgan advised Banistmo Investment Corporation, S.A. in its role as: (i) trustee of the guarantee trust for financing and (ii) trustee of the trust required under applicable regulations for the Eastern Pan-American Highway Rehabilitation Project. This Project is one of the most important public infrastructure projects currently underway in

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Morgan & Morgan advised Inversiones Cuscatlán Centroamérica, S.A. on the acquisition of Banistmo, S.A.

Panama, December 19, 2025. Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel to Inversiones Cuscatlán Centroamérica, S.A. in connection with the execution of a promissory share purchase agreement, entered into by and between Grupo Cibest, S.A., as seller, and Inversiones Cuscatlán Centroamérica, S.A., as purchaser, for one hundred percent (100%) of the issued and outstanding shares