Morgan & Morgan advised Biocorp Holding, S.A. in the sale of Pharma Consulting Group, S.A. to Swixx BioPharma AG.
Panama, June 25, 2024. Morgan & Morgan served as legal advisors of Biocorp Holding, S.A. in a sequence of transactions culminating in the complete sale of Pharma Consulting Group, S.A. (“PCG”) to Swixx BioPharma AG. PCG is the parent company of Laboratorios Biopas, a prominent pharmaceutical company in Latin America, dedicated to the licensing, promotion,
Inauguration of the President-Elect on July 1: Important matters employers should know.
The Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, in its article 181, establishes that the President and Vice President of the Republic of Panama shall take office before the National Assembly on the first day of July following their election. This year, July 1, 2024, is a Monday. The Labor Code, in its article 46,
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Morgan & Morgan advised CIFI on the first corporate securities issuance through iLink platform of Latinclear with Euroclear.
Panama, June 19, 2024. Morgan & Morgan advised Corporación Interamericana Para El Financiamiento de Infraestructura, S.A. (“CIFI”), as issuer, in the issuance and sale of green bonds through the Latin American Stock Exchange (“Latinex”) for an amount of US$10,000,000, which is the first issuance ever of a security of a private company carried out through
The Role of Foreign Attorneys in Arbitration Proceedings Seated in Panama, as Recognized by the Panamanian Supreme Court
This article was originally published on Global Arbitration Review, June 17th, 2024. During the past few years, the Panamanian Supreme Court has issued interesting rulings defining controversial issues ultimately in favor of Panama as a pro-arbitration jurisdiction. Recently, Panama’s highest court faced the challenge of defining whether foreign licensed attorneys are able to represent parties
Morgan & Morgan ranked among the top ten Central American law firms in Whos’s Who Legal 2024.
Panama, June 18, 2024. Once again, Morgan & Morgan stands out among the leading firms in Central America and leads the Panama section of Who´s Who Legal (WWL) 2024. The firm achieved 35 top individual rankings in 12 practice areas, the highest number for a Panamanian law firm. The 20 recommended attorneys are: Asset Recovery
- Published in News, Albalira Montúfar, Allen Candanedo, Ana Castillo, Carlos Ernesto Gonzalez, Francisco Arias, Francisco Linares, Inocencio Galindo, Jazmina Rovi, Jose Carrizo, Juan David Morgan Jr, Kharla Aizpurua, Luis Manzanares, Luis Vallarino, Maria Teresa Mendoza, Mayte Sanchez, Ricardo Arias, Rishi Mungal, Roberto Lewis, Rodrigo Arias, Simon Tejeira
Morgan & Morgan shortlisted in two categories in the Women in Business Law Awards Americas 2024.
Panama, June 14, 2024. Morgan & Morgan have been shortlisted in two categories in the Women in Business Law Awards Americas 2024: Career Development Latin America Firm of the Year. Panama Firm of the Year. The awards recognize women in business law and those law firms that have designed initiatives and programs to support and
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Morgan & Morgan advised Platinum Brands, S.A. on acquisition of KFC and Dairy Queen assets in Panama.
Panama, May 31, 2024. Morgan & Morgan has advised Platinum Brands, S.A. (“PBSA”) on the acquisition of assets related to the operation of the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Dairy Queen franchises in the Republic of Panama, previously owned by Franquicias Panameñas, S.A. (“FPSA”). As part of this transaction, PBSA has assumed the operation of
ICLG Lending & Secured Finance 2024: Panama Chapter.
Panama, May 30, 2024. Kharla Aizpurua Olmos, partner and cohead of Morgan & Morgan´s Banking & Finance practice team, contributed to the Panama chapter of the ICLG Lending & Secured Finance 2024. The guide covers common issues in lending and secured finance laws and regulations, including guarantees, collateral security, financial assistance, syndicated lending, and LIBOR
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Morgan & Morgan advised Carbon Streaming Corporation and Rubicon Capital LLC in connection with The Azuero Reforestation Project, one of the largest nature-based carbon removal initiatives in Central America.
Panama, May 21, 2024. Morgan & Morgan acted as local legal counsel to Carbon Streaming Corporation and Rubicon Capital LLC in relation to a Carbon Credit Stream Agreement by and between Azuero Reforestación Colectiva, S.A. (“ARC”), as Seller, and Microsoft Corporation, Rubicon Carbon Capital LLC, and Carbon Streaming Corporation, as Buyers. ARC is a wholly
Chambers & Partners 2024 Fintech Global Guide
Panama, April 29, 2024. Morgan & Morgan´s Telecommunications, Technology & Data Protection team, comprised of partners Kharla Aizpurua Olmos and Roberto Vidal, and associates Alejandro Vasquez Vallarino and Miguel Arias, contributed to the Panama Chapter of Chambers & Partners 2024 Fintech Global Guide. The guide includes the “Law and Practice” section, which provides a valuable analysis on fintech policies, business
- Published in News, Alejandro Vasquez Vallarino, Kharla Aizpurua, Miguel Arias publi, Roberto Vidal