Morgan & Morgan contributed to the first edition of the Latin American corporate investigations guide

Panama, January 31, 2020. Partners Inocencio Galindo, Ricardo Aleman, Kharla Aizpurua Olmos, and associate Joy Paull Torres contributed with the first edition of the Latin American investigations guide, a frequently asked questions for conducting corporate investigations in various jurisdictions on Latin America. This publication of the international law firm Hogan Lovells provides an overview from

Morgan & Morgan advised Marsh Semusa and its shareholders in the execution of a call option of shares of the company

Panama, January 30, 2020. Morgan & Morgan advised Marsh Semusa and its shareholders in the execution of a call option of shares of the company. Majority shareholders exercised a call option to acquire from the minority shareholders the remaining shares of Marsh Semusa. Marsh Semusa is a risk consulting and insurance broker in Panama. Partner

Morgan & Morgan advised MMG Bank Corporation in connection with the first ever financing granted to a Fintech company in Panama

Panama, January 29, 2020. Morgan & Morgan advised MMG Bank Corporation as collateral trustee of a credit facility granted by a private investment fund to Adelantos Capital Corp. Adelantos Capital Corp. is the first financial institution in Panama who runs its entire operation by electronic means and is dedicated to grant micro-credits in the country

Morgan & Morgan appoints two new associates to its Corporate Law practice

Panama, January 16, 2020. Morgan & Morgan is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Ms. Maria Eugenia Crespo and Mr. Miguel A. Arias, as associates of the Corporate Law team of the firm. Before joining Morgan & Morgan, Ms. Crespo was engaged in her own legal initiative, 4UR-RIGHTS PANAMA, which focused on providing affordable

The World of Turnkey Contracts, Partial Payment Accounts and Certificates of No Objection

January 13, 2020 For a long time, we have heard in different social media, for various reasons, some more positive than others, information related to Turnkey Contracts and the State indebtedness resulting from the Partial Payment Accounts (in Spanish, “Cuentas de Pago Parcial”) and Certificates of No Objection (in Spanish, “Certificados de No Objeción”). Do

Morgan & Morgan advised First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in connection with a Senior Notes Offering for an amount of up to US$750 million

Panama, January 13, 2020. Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian counsel to First Quantum Minerals, Ltd. in its offering (under Rule 144A of the U.S. Securities Regulation) of US$500,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior notes due 2023, and US$250,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 7.500% senior notes due 2025. Partners Inocencio Galindo and

Morgan & Morgan advised in connection with a Senior Secured Convertible Securities Purchase Agreement for an amount of up to US$50 million

Panama, January 9, 2020. Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian counsel to Avianca Holdings, S.A., Latin Airways Corp., Taca, S.A., AV International Investments, S.A., AV International Holdings S.A.,  AV International Holdco S.A., AV International Ventures S.A., AV TACA International Holdco, S.A.,  and Aviacorp Enterprises, S.A., as Note Parties in connection with the transactions contemplated by

Morgan & Morgan contributed in Chambers Insolvency-Second Edition Guide

Panama, January 7, 2020.  Partners Jose Carrizo, Inocencio Galindo, Aristides Anguizola, and associate Analissa Carles contributed with the Chambers & Partners Insolvency Guide-Trends & Developments, providing their professional insights into Panama’s legal insolvency restructuring market. The online Panama chapter is available here. Or a PDF version is available to download here.

Morgan & Morgan contributed to Doing Business 2020

Panama, January 7, 2020. For the fifth consecutive year, Morgan & Morgan has contributed with Doing Business 2020, a publication that summarizes regulations that enhance business activity across 190 economies. The following attorneys of the firm received a “Certificate of Appreciation” for their valuable contribution: Ricardo Aleman Jose Carrizo Mayte Sanchez Gonzalez Ramon Varela Maria

Morgan & Morgan promotes new partner to its Corporate Law practice

Panama, January 6, 2020. Morgan & Morgan is pleased to announce the promotion of Aristides Anguizola to the partnership of the firm. The designation of Mr. Anguizola comes to reinforce the firm´s already robust Corporate Law team. Mr. Anguizola has concentrated his practice in mining and has significant experience providing legal support for mineral exploration and