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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

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Morgan & Morgan advised Electron Investment, S.A. on strategic refinancing and bond issuance for US$175 million.

Panama, December 5, 2025. Morgan & Morgan represented Electron Investment, S.A. (“EISA”) in structuring and negotiating a bridge financing granted by BAC International Bank, Inc., the proceeds of which were used for the early redemption of corporate bonds issued in 2020 through the Latin American Stock Exchange (Latinex). Once the existing bonds were canceled, Morgan

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Morgan & Morgan achieved Tier 1 rankings in IFLR1000 across key practice areas

Panama, December 4, 2025. Morgan & Morgan has once again been recognized as a leading law firm in Panama by IFLR1000, earning Tier 1 rankings in all four primary practice areas covered by the guide: Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, M&A, and Project Development. In addition, eight of our partners have been individually recommended across

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Digital identification, reduction of fines, moratorium for address updates, and express passport service

Digital Identification: New Flexibility for Foreign Nationals Executive Decree No. 26 of November 11th, 2025, amends the existing rules and expands the options available for foreign nationals to carry and present their identity documents. Regulatory Background. Prior to this amendment, foreign nationals were permitted to present the original and a physical copy of their passport

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Morgan & Morgan hosted an exclusive meeting with the Premier of Nevis

Panama, December 2, 2025. Morgan & Morgan had the honor of hosting an exclusive meeting with His Excellency Honorable Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis. The event brought together colleagues interested in this jurisdiction for an engaging discussion on Nevis’ growth and its prospects as an attractive destination for Latin American clients of Panamanian law firms.

Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Davivienda Panamá on historic integration with Scotiabank in Panama.

Panama, December 1, 2025. Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel to Banco Davivienda Panamá in the successful closing of a landmark transaction involving the integration of Scotiabank Panamá’s operations (The Bank of Nova Scotia) into Banco Davivienda Panamá. This transaction extends beyond Panama, as Scotiabank’s operations in Costa Rica and Colombia will also be