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National Migration Authority creates the Humanitarian Security Protection Permit.

Executive Decree No. 6 of March 11th, 2025, published in Official Gazette No. 30236 on March 14th, 2025 (hereinafter the “Decree”) establishes the Humanitarian Security Protection Permit and sets forth the following: Conditions to apply for the Humanitarian Security Protection Permit: All foreign individuals who (i) are in irregular status within the national territory, (ii)

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Law No. 462 of March 18, 2025 – Key Reforms to the Social Security Fund (CSS) of Panama.

Panama, March 20, 2025. Law No. 462 of March 18, 2025, introduces several significant reforms to Panama’s Social Security Fund (CSS). These reforms aim to rescue the system from insolvency, ensure the sustainability of the Disability, Old Age, and Death Regime, and improve the quality of healthcare service management. From this extensive new law, the

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The conditions for granting a stay permit to foreign personnel with a Multinational Headquarters Company (SEM) Permanent Staff Visa and their dependents following the termination of the employment relationship have been modified

The National Immigration Authority, through Resolution No. 4887 of February 18th, 2025, published in the Official Gazette on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, stipulates the following: Duration of the stay permit: The stay permit will be granted for a period of six (6) calendar months to all foreign personnel holding a Permanent Staff SEM Visa, as well as their dependents,

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Fanny Evans elected to BVI Finance Board.

Mrs. Evans becomes the first Panamanian and Latin American corporate and fiduciary expert to join this board. British Virgin Islands, February 12, 2025. Morgan & Morgan is pleased to announce that Fanny Evans, a partner and member of the firm’s Private Wealth Law & Corporate Services practice group, has been elected as a representative of the

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Extension of the deadline to submit extensions for expired Residence Permits and Application of the Traveler’s Affidavit Declaration

Extension of the deadline to submit extensions for expired Residence Permits The National Migration Authority, through Resolution No. 1191 of January 16th, 2025, published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, extends the deadline to submit expired Residence Permits. This deadline applies to applications for extensions of Temporary Residence Permits, Provisional Residence Permits,

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Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Itaú Chile on significant refinancing of Grupo Decameron

Panama, January 30, 2025. Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian legal advisor to Banco Itaú Chile (formerly, Itaú Corpbanca), in its role as administrative agent, and to certain creditors, in their role as lenders, in connection with two credit facilities (one in Colombian Pesos and one in United States Dollars) granted by said lenders. These

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Belize receives an excellent evaluation from CFATF and makes its case for its permanent removal from non-cooperating in money laundering lists.

On January 23, 2025, the government of Belize informed the international financial services community that it had received the highest consideration in the most recent Financial Action Task Force-Caribbean (CFATF) assessment. Such news should put Belizean companies and structures in the crosshairs of clients seeking a jurisdiction with a good name and at good cost/benefit.

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WSG Latin American Antitrust and M&A Groups Release Comprehensive Guide on Evolving Merger Control Frameworks Across the Region

The WSG Latin American Antitrust and M&A Groups announce the release of “Navigating Merger Control in Latin America: A Strategic Guide for Global M&A”. This publication provides an in-depth analysis of the merger control landscape across Latin America, as a valuable resource for navigating the complexities of merger control across the region, empowering your business to seize

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Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Davivienda Panamá in connection with the execution of an agreement seeking the integration of the operations of Scotiabank Panamá (the Bank of Nova Scotia) into Banco Davivienda Panamá.

Panama, January 6, 2025. Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel to Banco Davivienda Panamá in connection with the execution of an agreement seeking the integration of the operations of Scotiabank Panamá (the Bank of Nova Scotia) into Banco Davivienda Panamá.  In addition to the integration of Scotiabank Panama’s operations into Banco Davivienda Panama, Scotiabank’s

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Morgan & Morgan consolidates as the Panamanian law firm with the best corporate reputation and human talent.

Panama, December 23, 2024. For the seventh consecutive year, the Corporate Reputation Business Monitor (MERCO), a reference monitor for Ibero-America, presented the rankings of 100 companies and leaders with the best reputation and human talent companies in Panama. We are pleased to announce that Morgan & Morgan remains the only law firm in this important ranking,