Morgan & Morgan advised Mercantil Holding Financiero Internacional, S.A. (MHFI) in the execution of a promissory share purchase agreement for the acquisition of the majority stake in Capital Bank, Inc.

Panama, June 30, 2022. Morgan & Morgan advised Mercantil Holding Financiero Internacional, S.A. (MHFI), a subsidiary of Grupo Mercantil, in relation to the execution of the Promissory Share Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) dated June 29, 2022, by and among the shareholders of Capital Bank, Inc. (“Capital Bank”) as sellers (the “Sellers”), and MHFI, as a buyer,

Leaders League Latin America IP 2022

Panama, June 28, 2022. Attorneys Maria Eugenia Brenes and Allen Candanedo have been featured in the ranking of the best law firms in Panama in Intellectual Property matters by the publication Leaders League Latin America 2022. The complete ranking is available here.

IFLR 1000 Banking and Finance: Top Tier

Panama, June 13, 2022. We are proud to announce that our law firm has been ranked as Top Tier in the new Banking and Finance rankings of IFLR 1000 2022. Congratulations to our Corporate Law team, and thanks to our clients for trusting us and making this recognition possible. The publication is available here.

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: