Due Diligence: A challenge for the real estate sector of the Republic of Panama

Growth of the real estate industry in Panama in recent years is noticeable, not just locally but at a regional level as well. Iconic architectural works such as the Trump Tower, F&F Tower (popularly called the “Screw”) among others, attracts positive criticism from different actors in the business and associations in the construction, development and

Morgan & Morgan participates in Annual Criminal Law Conference in Panama

From May 11 to 13, 2016, Panama City hosted the 19th International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference on Transnational Criminal Law organized by the IBA’s Criminal Law Committee with the support of the Latin American chapter of this association. Morgan & Morgan, member of the Panamanian committee, offered a welcome cocktail to the distinguished guests

Morgan & Morgan advised in connection with the sale of Cerro Azul Power Generation Corp.

Morgan & Morgan advised Del Mar Asset Management L.P., in connection with the sale of Cerro Azul Power Generation Corp. In April 2014, Cerro Azul Power Generation Corp. received a license from the Panamanian government to build and operate a thermal power plant with a 45 MW capacity in Vista Hermosa, Pacora, district of Panama,

Morgan & Morgan advised Cirsa Gaming Corporation, S.A. and Deutsche Bank AG in the offering of senior notes for an amount of up to €450,000,000

Morgan & Morgan acted as counsel to Cirsa Gaming Corporation, S.A. (Cirsa) and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, in connection with the offering of €450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.750% senior notes due 2021, issued by Cirsa Funding Luxembourg, S.A. and to be guaranteed by Cirsa and, among others, Gaming & Services de Panamá, S.A.

Morgan & Morgan advised Shanghai Gorgeous Investment Development Inc. in the acquisition of Panama Colon Container Port, Inc. and subsidiaries

Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian counsel to Shanghai Gorgeous Investment Development Inc., with respect to the acquisition of Panama Colon Container Port, Inc. (PCCP) and subsidiaries, a company with a concession granted by the Panamanian Maritime Authority, to build and operate the port of Isla Margarita in the province of Colon, Republic of Panama.

Juan David Morgan Jr. received the International Award for Exceptional Achievement

We would like to share with you all the news that our partner Juan David Morgan Jr. received the International Award for Exceptional Achievement at the Tulane University Alumni Awards Gala 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. During the ceremony Michael Rubenstein, President of the Tulane Alumni Association’s Board of Directors, praise all seven

Juan David Morgan G. receives the education leadership award “Maestro Ramon Guerra 2016”

Dr. Juan David Morgan G., CEO and founding member of Morgan & Morgan, was presented with the education leadership award “Maestro Ramon Guerra 2016”. The award is given in recognition of a successful professional and literary career, his projection and commitment to several social causes and work for education in our country as a tool

Morgan & Morgan advised Inabata America Corporation in the acquisition of a shareholding participation in Agricola Industrial El Boldo

Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian counsel to Inabata America Corporation, Japanese trader, in the acquisition of 33,34% of the Chilean company Agricola Industrial El Boldo, owned by Algerton Corp. and dedicated to the production, commercialization, sale and distribution of cranberries worldwide. For this acquisition transaction, the firm was required to issue opinions on matters

Associates of Morgan & Morgan participated in regional updating program on International Taxation

From February 29 to March 3, 2016, the International Taxation updating program was held in San Jose, Costa Rica, about Panama, Mexico and the Central American region. At said event, attorneys Amanda Barraza de Wong and Adolfo Campos, associates of Morgan & Morgan’s Tax Department, were invited to expose on a perspective of the taxation

Morgan & Morgan signs pro bono agreement with Vital Voices

Morgan & Morgan signed a cooperation agreement with Vital Voices to provide pro bono legal services to the beneficiaries of their women entrepreneurship program that includes matters regarding intellectual property, labor and commercial law, taxation, among others. These women are part of the Mentoring and Economic Empowerment Program organized by Vital Voices Panama, which provide