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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
- Published in 2018, Barraza Amanda, Press Room, Publications, Taxation_news
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
- Published in Banking and Finance_news, Corporate Services_news, Estate Planning_news, Immigration Law_news, Juan David Morgan Jr, Labor Law_news, Litigation and Dispute Resolution_news, Mercedes Grimaldo, News, Projects_news, Ricardo Aleman, Securities and Capital Markets_news, Ship Finance and Registration_news, Shipping and Admiralty Litigation_news
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
- Published in 2018, Press Room, Ricardo Aleman
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
- Published in 2018, Francisco Linares, News, Shipping and Admiralty Litigation_news
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
- Published in 2018, Ana Castrellon, News, Probono
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.
- Published in 2018, Enrique Jimenez, News, Roberto Lewis
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
- Published in Labor Law_news, Maria Teresa Mendoza, Milagros Caballero, News, Ricardo Aleman
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
- Published in 2018, Adolfo Campos, Press Room
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.
The tax rule that subsists over time
Article published in the Tax Column of the newspaper La Prensa (April 1, 2018) Someone once told me: “well-made rules subsist over time.” On the 7th of May, Cabinet Decree 109/1970 and its amendments, which regulate the Directorate General of Revenue (DGI), will celebrate 48 years since its approval. To read the full article click
- Published in 2018, Adolfo Campos, Press Room