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Francisco Linares, new Chairman of the Panamanian Maritime Law Association
Dr. Francisco Linares, partner of Morgan & Morgan, took office as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Panamanian Maritime Law Association for the 2017-2018 term. The act took place last May 5 at the Museum of the Interoceanic Canal in Panama City, with the presence of personalities and professionals of the legal and
Morgan & Morgan advised in connection with a joint venture of Cafetales and ENESA
Morgan & Morgan advised Cafetales, S.A. (Cafetales) and Energía Natural, S.A. (ENESA), in a joint venture in a special purpose vehicle, Emnadesa Holding, S.A., in favour of which ENESA transferred its ownership interest in Empresa Nacional de Energía, S.A., and Cafetales transferred its ownership interest in Hidroeléctrica Bajos del Totuma, S.A. Empresa Nacional de Energía,
Morgan & Morgan advised Grupo Puente in obtaining its banking license in Panama
The Superintendence of Banks (SBP) of the Republic of Panama has issued a resolution by which it grants Puente Bank, S.A. an International Banking License to formally operate in the Republic of Panama. “Since the month of August, 2014, Morgan & Morgan, by request from the bank’s managements, formally started the legal and administrative processes
- Published in Banking Law, Eduardo Ferrer, expertise
Morgan & Morgan advised Ufinet with respect to the acquisition of the telecommunications business of IFX Networks and its subsidiaries
Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian counsel to Ufinet, a fiber optic operator, with respect to the acquisition of the telecommunications business of IFX Networks and its subsidiaries. In this M&A transaction aimed at strengthening Ufinet´s network presence in South America, Morgan & Morgan´s role included providing advice in connection to corporate and telecommunications regulatory
- Published in 2017, Kharla Aizpurua
Morgan & Morgan participated in Panamanian electricity market forum
On April 6, 2017, in commemoration of the 20 years of the Electricity Law, the “Past, present and future of the electricity sector” forum was held in Panama City, organized by the National Bar Association. Morgan & Morgan participated as a sponsor of this event, which brought together lawyers, lenders, developers and government officials who
- Published in Energy and Natural Resources_news, News
Morgan & Morgan advised in the acquisition of a Panamanian manufacturing company
Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian counsel to an international investment group with respect to the acquisition of all the remaining shares of a local company engaged in the production, sale and distribution of different products, including vegetable oil, soaps, detergents, butter, among others. Partner Francisco Arias and associate Roberto Vidal, participated in this transaction.
- Published in expertise, Francisco Arias, Mergers & Acquisitios, Roberto Vidal
Morgan & Morgan advised in supermarket chain sale
Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian counsel to one of the largest supermarket chains in the country, with respect to the sale of a majority stake in their companies. Partner Francisco Arias and associates Roberto Vidal and Cristina De Roux, participated in this transaction.
- Published in Cristina De Roux, expertise, Mergers & Acquisitios, Roberto Vidal
Morgan & Morgan advised Thesan with respect to a US$11.5 million finance for the development and operation of solar energy project El Espinal
Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian counsel to Thesan with respect to a US$11.5 Million Dollars Project Finance facility granted by CIFI (Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura, S.A.) for the development and operation of a solar photovoltaic power plant “El Espinal”, with an installed capacity of 8.5MW in the Republic of Panama. Partner
- Published in Ana Castillo, Banking Law, expertise, Projects, Ramon Varela
Morgan & Morgan advised General Electric in the worldwide sale of its water treatment and management business
Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian counsel to the US multinational company General Electric (GE), in connection with the worldwide sale of GE Water & Process Technologies, acquired by French company Suez and Canadian group Caisse de Dépot et Placement de Quebec. For this transaction, the firm was required to advise GE on legal matters
- Published in expertise, Mergers & Acquisitios, Roberto Vidal