The Republic of Panama: A Hub for Multinationals

Alvaro E. Tomas and Carlos Ernesto Gonzalez Ramirez, partners, Morgan & Morgan What has made corporate stalwarts such as Maersk (shipping), Procter & Gamble (consumer goods), LG (electronics), Caterpillar (construction equipment), CEMEX (construction materials) , Nike (sports equipment and apparel) and Heineken (breweries), just to name a few, choose to establish their headquarters in this

The Tax Residence in Panama

By: Amanda Barraza de Wong, Associate, Tax Law With Panama being a jurisdiction whose tax system is based on the Principle of Territoriality, and whose economy revolves around financial, legal and logistic services… what policy should it have with regards to foreign capital? Certainly a policy for attracting direct foreign investment. Capital that provides financing

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Latin Lawyer highlighted Morgan & Morgan

Once again, Latin Lawyer 250 recommended Morgan & Morgan as the largest firm in Panama.  “A large headcount and an established presence in the market gives Morgan & Morgan the manpower and experience required to guide some of Panama’s most significant transactions”, states the guide. This 2018 edition looks at each jurisdiction firm by firm

El acoso sexual en las empresas y en el sector educativo

Panama: Sexual harassment in companies and in the education sector

By: Ricardo Alemán, partner, Morgan & Morgan The International Labor Organization (ILO) defines sexual harassment as “any conduct of unwanted sexual nature that, according to the reasonable perception of the recipient, interferes with their work, is established as a condition of employment or creates an intimidating hostile or offensive work environment.” As the jurist Oscar

Francisco Linares re-elected as Chairman of the Panamanian Maritime Law Association

Panamá, April 30, 2018. Dr. Francisco Linares, partner of Morgan & Morgan, was re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Panamanian Maritime Law Association for the 2018-2019 term. The act took place last April 20 at Club Union in Panama City, with the presence of personalities and professionals of the legal and

Ana Cristina Castrellon is designated Deputy Representative of the Rotary Club Panama to the National Oncology Institute Administrative Board

Ana Cristina Castrellon, associate of Morgan & Morgan, has been appointed Deputy Representative of the Rotary Club Panama, in its capacity as member of the Administrative Board of the National Oncology Institute (ION). ION engages in research and treatment of cancer patients in the Republic of Panama. Ms. Castrellon will participate in Board meetings of

TerraLex named Global Network of the Year

Panama, April 24, 2018.  As the proud TerraLex member firm for Panama, we are excited to announce that The Lawyer named TerraLex “Global Network of the Year” at its annual European Awards program in London. Recognized as the benchmark of excellence in the European legal sector, The Lawyer European Awards honors leaders in the market.

Morgan & Morgan presents forum: Trends in Labor Matters 2018, what are the new regulations?

Panama, April 25, 2018. Morgan & Morgan announces forum on “Trends in Labor Matters 2018: What are the new regulations?” to be held on Tuesday, May 29, from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Titanio conference room of The Americas Golden Towers in Panama City. The event is addressed mainly to businesspeople, managers, human resources

Deducción de la inversión escolar

Deduction of education expenses

Article published in the Tax Column of the newspaper La Prensa (April 15, 2018) The National Assembly approved a bill that will allow individual guardians and taxpayers to deduct education expenses incurred with respect to their minor dependent or dependents, which includes (but not limited to as we understand) enrollment and school fees, as well

Morgan & Morgan is internationally recognized for its Pro Bono program

Panama, March 27, 2018. For the fifth consecutive year, Morgan & Morgan has received the “Leading Lights” recognition in Latin America for the Pro Bono program that the firm executes with the invaluable support of its team of lawyers. This distinction was granted by the British publication Latin Lawyer, who together with the Cyrus R.