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The National Immigration Authority, through Resolution No. 4887 of February 18th, 2025, published in the Official Gazette on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, stipulates the following: Duration of the stay permit: The stay permit will be granted for a period of six (6) calendar months to all foreign personnel holding a Permanent Staff SEM Visa, as well as their dependents,
- Published in Immigration Law_news, News
Morgan & Morgan outstands in The Legal 500 Green Guide Latin America 2025.
Panama, February 15, 2025. Morgan & Morgan has been recommended in the third edition of the global guide: “The Legal 500 Green Guide Latin America 2025”. Morgan & Morgan is highlighted in this reference guide of law firms specialized in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practice area, being, in our case, recognized primarily for the advice we
- Published in News
Fanny Evans elected to BVI Finance Board.
Mrs. Evans becomes the first Panamanian and Latin American corporate and fiduciary expert to join this board. British Virgin Islands, February 12, 2025. Morgan & Morgan is pleased to announce that Fanny Evans, a partner and member of the firm’s Private Wealth Law & Corporate Services practice group, has been elected as a representative of the
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Extension of the deadline to submit extensions for expired Residence Permits and Application of the Traveler’s Affidavit Declaration
Extension of the deadline to submit extensions for expired Residence Permits The National Migration Authority, through Resolution No. 1191 of January 16th, 2025, published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, extends the deadline to submit expired Residence Permits. This deadline applies to applications for extensions of Temporary Residence Permits, Provisional Residence Permits,
- Published in News, Immigration Law_news
Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Itaú Chile on significant refinancing of Grupo Decameron
Panama, January 30, 2025. Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian legal advisor to Banco Itaú Chile (formerly, Itaú Corpbanca), in its role as administrative agent, and to certain creditors, in their role as lenders, in connection with two credit facilities (one in Colombian Pesos and one in United States Dollars) granted by said lenders. These
Belize receives an excellent evaluation from CFATF and makes its case for its permanent removal from non-cooperating in money laundering lists.
On January 23, 2025, the government of Belize informed the international financial services community that it had received the highest consideration in the most recent Financial Action Task Force-Caribbean (CFATF) assessment. Such news should put Belizean companies and structures in the crosshairs of clients seeking a jurisdiction with a good name and at good cost/benefit.
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WSG Latin American Antitrust and M&A Groups Release Comprehensive Guide on Evolving Merger Control Frameworks Across the Region
The WSG Latin American Antitrust and M&A Groups announce the release of “Navigating Merger Control in Latin America: A Strategic Guide for Global M&A”. This publication provides an in-depth analysis of the merger control landscape across Latin America, as a valuable resource for navigating the complexities of merger control across the region, empowering your business to seize
Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Davivienda Panamá in connection with the execution of an agreement seeking the integration of the operations of Scotiabank Panamá (the Bank of Nova Scotia) into Banco Davivienda Panamá.
Panama, January 6, 2025. Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel to Banco Davivienda Panamá in connection with the execution of an agreement seeking the integration of the operations of Scotiabank Panamá (the Bank of Nova Scotia) into Banco Davivienda Panamá. In addition to the integration of Scotiabank Panama’s operations into Banco Davivienda Panama, Scotiabank’s
Morgan & Morgan consolidates as the Panamanian law firm with the best corporate reputation and human talent.
Panama, December 23, 2024. For the seventh consecutive year, the Corporate Reputation Business Monitor (MERCO), a reference monitor for Ibero-America, presented the rankings of 100 companies and leaders with the best reputation and human talent companies in Panama. We are pleased to announce that Morgan & Morgan remains the only law firm in this important ranking,
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Chambers FinTech Guide 2025
Panama, December 18, 2024. We are pleased to announce that Morgan & Morgan has been recognized as Band 1 in Chambers & Partners’ FinTech 2025 guide. In addition, two of our experts in this practice have been highlighted by the guide: Kharla Aizpurua O., Partner, Band 1 Roberto Vidal, Partner, Band 1 Chambers FinTech ranks
- Published in Kharla Aizpurua, News, Roberto Vidal