The United Kingdom Economic Crime Act

The United Kingdom (UK) Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act (the Act”) came into force on 15th March, 2022. A new Register of Overseas Entities will be created and held by Companies House. This new Act forms part of the UK government’s strategy to combat economic crime, while making sure that legitimate businesses continue to

Morgan & Morgan Legal strengthens its Corporate Law practice.

Panama, June 13, 2022. Morgan & Morgan Legal is pleased to announce the recent incorporation of Mr. Alejandro Vasquez Vallarino as a senior associate in the Corporate Law Department of the law firm.   Mr. Vasquez V. specializes in matters related to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, capital markets, debt and collateral structuring, and corporate re-organizations.   Prior

Morgan & Morgan advised Mercantil Servicios Financieros Internacional, S.A. in the private issuance of corporate bonds for an amount of up to US$10 million.

Panama, June 2, 2022. Morgan & Morgan advised MERCANTIL SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS INTERNACIONAL, S.A. (the “Issuer”), the holding company of Grupo Mercantil and the indirect holder of leading enterprises in the banking and insurance business in Panama and other countries, in the private issuance of corporate bonds in the amount of US$10,000,000.00 (the “Private Bonds”), which

Morgan & Morgan won two categories of the Latin Lawyer Deal of the Year Awards.

Panama, June 1, 2022. We are proud to announce that Morgan & Morgan has been recognized as a winner in the categories “Restructuring” and “Project Finance: Energy and Natural Resources” of the Latin Lawyer Deal of the Year Awards, an annual event recognizing individual lawyers and law firms as an acknowledgment for their hard work on the most significant deals of the

Morgan & Morgan advised Mercantil Servicios Financieros Internacional, S.A. in the private issuance of cumulative preferred shares for an amount of up to US$30 million.

Panama, June 1, 2022. Morgan & Morgan advised MERCANTIL SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS INTERNACIONAL, S.A. (the “Issuer”), the holding company of Grupo Mercantil and the indirect holder of leading enterprises in the banking and insurance business in Panama and other countries, in the private issuance of cumulative preferred shares for a total of US$30,000,000.00 (the “Preferred Shares”),

Morgan & Morgan submitted its Annual Sustainability Report 2021.

Panamá, May 25, 2022. Morgan & Morgan submitted before the United Nations Organization (UN) Forum its Sustainability Report 2021, a document that provides relevant information on its processes, sustainability strategy, and achievements for the 2021 year and its significant economic, environmental, and social impacts. As a company adhering to the United Nations Global Compact, this report constitutes

Morgan & Morgan among the five most renowned law firms in Central America: WWL Central America 2022.

Panama, April 30, 2022. With 25 positions in the ranking, Morgan & Morgan has been recognized by Who’s Who Legal (WWL) among the five leading law firms in Central America. The publication endorsed eighteen lawyers of the firm in ten practice areas of its ranking, one of the most important in the region: Inocencio Galindo:

Morgan & Morgan advised Orla Mining Ltd. and Minera Cerro Quema, S.A. in connection with a secured credit facility for an amount of up to US$150 million.

Panama, April 28, 2022. Morgan & Morgan advised Orla Mining Ltd., as borrower and Minera Cerro Quema, S.A., as guarantor with respect to a secured credit facility of US$150 million (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility includes a US$100 million term facility and a US$50 million revolving facility through a syndicate of lenders composed of

Morgan & Morgan is recognized for its commitment to climate change in Panama.

Panama, April 20, 2022. Aligned with its sustainability strategy, Morgan & Morgan was one of the 56 Panamanian organizations recognized for its commitment to combating climate change in Panama.   In an event called “First delivery of recognitions of Reduce Your Corporate Footprint – Carbon and the Declaration of “The 50 First” of the National Emissions

IFLR1000 recognizes Kharla Aizpurua Olmos as Women Leader in Panama.

Panama, April 7, 2021. We are proud to announce that partner Kharla Aizpurua Olmos was again recognized on IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2022, an elite ranking of the most prominent women lawyers worldwide.   The publication features around 1,000 lawyers globally working in areas of law such as banking and finance, corporate, contractual, regulatory, and projects. The group