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Validity of Expired Venezuelan Passports
The Executive Decree No. 188 of October 3rd, 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the “Decree”), published in the Official Gazette on October 3rd, 2024, establishes temporary measures to recognize the validity of passports of Venezuelan citizens residing in the territory of Panama and provides the following: The use of expired passports of Venezuelan citizens in
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Morgan & Morgan recognized in the ITR World Tax Ranking 2025.
Panama, September 9, 2025. Morgan & Morgan have been ranked amongst the top performing tax firms in the world in the ITR World Tax Ranking 2025. The firm has been recommended in the categories General Corporate Tax and Transfer Pricing. ITR World Tax stands as the most comprehensive guide to the world´s leading tax firms
Morgan & Morgan advised MMG Trust, S.A. in the acquisition of Mercantil Trust & Finance, Inc.
Panama, August 28, 2024. Morgan & Morgan served as legal advisors of MMG Trust, S.A., in the acquisition of Mercantil Trust & Finance, Inc., a trust company and subsidiary of Mercantil Banco, S.A. Morgan & Morgan conducted a due diligence of the target entity, negotiated, signed, and closed the share purchase agreement and procured the
What is a carbon credit and how is it traded in Panama?
The need to find mitigation mechanisms against climate change increases as time passes. In this context, Panamanian legislation is directly influenced by international instruments whose main objective is to combat the effects of climate change and assume commitments to reduce greenhouse gases (“GHGs”) emissions; within which is the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework
Morgan & Morgan outstands in Chambers Latin America 2025.
Panama, August 23, 2024. Once again, Morgan & Morgan consolidates its position as the leading law firm in Panama in Chambers Latin America Guide 2025, the key reference point of Latin American top law firms. The firm achieved 22 top individual rankings in 7 practice areas, the highest number for a Panamanian law firm. The
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Law 238, which extends maternity leave protection to fathers, comes into effect.
Through Cabinet Resolution No. 66-24 of July 23, 2024, the Cabinet Council decided to lift the National State of Emergency declared through Cabinet Resolution No. 11 of March 13, 2020. As soon as Cabinet Resolution 66-24 is published in the Official Gazette, Law 238 of September 15, 2021, which extends the scope of maternity leave
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The Role of the Reserve Director
July 22, 2024. This article is intended to inform our clients about the advantage of using a “Reserve Director” in the jurisdictions of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Belize. As is known, these jurisdictions allow a single director and shareholder to be maintained and both roles can be executed by the same natural person.
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Morgan & Morgan Private Wealth Law team top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2024.
Panama, July 18, 2024. For the ninth consecutive year Morgan & Morgan has been designated a “Band 1” Law Firm in Panama in the Private Wealth Law section of Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2024, a publication aimed at the international private wealth market and estate planning and a key reference point of the world´s
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New Jurisdiction: MMG Trust (Nevis) Corp.
Morgan & Morgan is pleased to inform its distinguished clients that we have received authorization from the Nevis Ministry of Finance to offer the service of incorporation of legal entities and to structure trusts under our subsidiary MMG Trust (Nevis) Corp. Internationally acclaimed, the Nevis jurisdiction is revered for its strong legal system and business-friendly
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Morgan & Morgan submitted its Annual Sustainability Report 2023.
Panamá, July 3, 2024. Morgan & Morgan submitted before the United Nations Organization (UN) Forum its Sustainability Report 2023, 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
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