Morgan & Morgan advised the Panamanian Government in International Arbitration case

Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel to the Panamanian Government in an arbitration process filed by Guatemala against the Republic of Panama. The dispute involved the cancellation by Panama through the Panamanian Food Safety Authority of import registers for fruit juices required by Guatemala to enter the Panamanian territory. This was an international arbitration

Morgan & Morgan participated in conference on risks in the recruitment of personnel in companies

On June 21, 2017, the conference on “Risks in hiring job candidates” was held in Panama City, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Mexico-Panama (Camexpa). María Teresa Mendoza, partner in the Labor Law Department of Morgan & Morgan, took part as speaker with the theme “Legal aspects in the process of selecting candidates for

Nestor J. Broce, new president of STEP-Panama

Nestor J. Broce, lawyer of MMG Trust, took office as the new president of STEP-Panama for the 2017-2018 period. Mr. Broce is a Senior Associate of Morgan & Morgan, and General Manager of MMG Trust (Panama) S.A., headquarter of the fiduciary operations of Morgan & Morgan Group in Panama. He has a solid professional background,

Attorneys of Morgan & Morgan participated in AmCham conference

Lawyers Kharla Aizpurua O. and Nestor J. Broce from the Legal and Fiduciary Units respectively, participated as speakers at the Law and Tax Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce of Panama (AmCham) to explain the Law 21 of May 10, 2017 that establishes the rules for regulation and supervision of trustees, the trusts business

Morgan & Morgan is recognized as an outstanding firm for its diversity initiatives

Morgan & Morgan was recognized as an outstanding firm at the 2017 Americas Women in Business Law Awards, organized by Euromoney Legal Media Group. This recognition highlights the best initiatives of law firms around the world in diversity, gender equality, innovative projects, minorities, work-personal life balance, pro bono work and talent retention. These nominations are

Morgan & Morgan advised HSBC Bank (Panama), S.A. in Master Assignment Agreement for an amount of up to US$35 million

Morgan & Morgan advised HSBC Bank (Panama), S.A. as assignee and administrative agent as well as local collection agent, in a Master Assignment Agreement for an amount of up to US$ 35,000,000.00 of certain credit rights of Constructora Meco, S.A., as assignor. Constructora Meco, S.A. assigned under master and ancillary assignment documents, all its collection

Morgan & Morgan advised in the acquisition of The Metropolitan School of Panama

Morgan & Morgan acted as counsel to the shareholders of The Metropolitan School of Panama, S.A., in connection with the sale of their 100% stake in the Company, to Nord Anglia Education Limited, who is a world’s leading premium schools organisation and the owner of 44 international schools located worldwide. The Metropolitan School of Panama,

Regulation of tourists stay in Panama

By Executive Decree No. 269 of May 29th, 2017, the stay as tourists for nationals from Colombia, Nicaragua and Venezuela, reduces to 90 days. Comments: This Executive Decree applies to individuals who are nationals of Colombia, Nicaragua and Venezuela. A term of ninety (90) days is established for individuals of the above-mentioned nationalities to remain

Nueva Ley que crea la Licencia de Paternidad en Panamá

Mediante la Ley No. 27 de martes 23 de mayo de 2017 se crea la licencia de paternidad para trabajadores de empresas privadas y servidores públicos. Comentarios: La Licencia de paternidad aplica para trabajadores, cuya esposa o conviviente en condiciones de singularidad y estabilidad, se encuentre en estado de gravidez. Para acogerse a la licencia

Morgan & Morgan advised Grupo CAABSA in connection with the asset purchase acquisition of Soho Mall

Morgan & Morgan acted as local counsel to Grupo CAABSA, in connection with the asset purchase acquisition of Soho Mall, by a consortium group comprised of Mexican companies, i.e. by Grupo CAABSA and Grupo Citelis.  Grupo CAABSA is a Mexican business group, which is the operator of one of the main shopping centers in Mexico.