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Morgan & Morgan advised Grupo Estrella on the acquisition of Cemex Panama.

Panama, October 3, 2025. Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel to Grupo Estrella in the acquisition of Cemex Panama’s assets, a transaction valued at over US$200 million. The deal included the Cemento Bayano plant, located in Calzada Larga, Chilibre, with two integrated production lines, as well as cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates operations. Grupo Estrella,

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Morgan & Morgan advised Inversiones Cuscatlán Centroamérica S.A. on the acquisition of La Hipotecaria (Holding) Inc.

Panama, September 11, 2025. Morgan & Morgan acted as legal advisor to Inversiones Cuscatlán Centroamérica, S.A. (Inversiones Cuscatlán), as purchaser, in the closing of the transaction for the acquisition of 100% of the shares of La Hipotecaria (Holding), Inc., the holding company of Banco La Hipotecaria, S.A. and other operations in Colombia, El Salvador, and the

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Morgan & Morgan advised Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG on the establishment of its representative office in Panama.

Panama, July 30, 2025. Morgan & Morgan advised Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG, a Swiss entity specializing in private banking and wealth management, throughout the process of obtaining its Representative Banking License from the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP). This license enables the bank to establish a representative office in Panama and carry out activities

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Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Itaú Chile on significant refinancing of Grupo Decameron

Panama, January 30, 2025. Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian legal advisor to Banco Itaú Chile (formerly, Itaú Corpbanca), in its role as administrative agent, and to certain creditors, in their role as lenders, in connection with two credit facilities (one in Colombian Pesos and one in United States Dollars) granted by said lenders. These

Chambers & Partners 2024 Banking & Finance Global Guide

Panama, October 30, 2024. We are delighted to share our contribution to the Chambers & Partners 2024 Banking & Finance Global Guide. In the “Law and Practice” section, we provide an expert opinion on the financing market in Panama, delving into several critical aspects such as regulatory framework, ESG lending, guarantee vehicles, restrictions applicable to

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Morgan & Morgan outstands in The Legal 500 Latin America 2025.

Panama, October 25, 2023. “Morgan & Morgan is a world-class law firm and, in addition to being the largest firm in Panama, has a group of terrific attorneys.” In number of ranked practices and individuals, Morgan & Morgan is Panama´s most recognized law firm in The Legal 500 Latin America 2025. With 40 individual rankings

Morgan & Morgan advised Platinum Brands, S.A. on acquisition of KFC and Dairy Queen assets in Panama.

Panama, May 31, 2024. Morgan & Morgan has advised Platinum Brands, S.A. (“PBSA”) on the acquisition of assets related to the operation of the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Dairy Queen franchises in the Republic of Panama, previously owned by Franquicias Panameñas, S.A. (“FPSA”). As part of this transaction, PBSA has assumed the operation of

ICLG Lending & Secured Finance 2024: Panama Chapter.

Panama, May 30, 2024. Kharla Aizpurua Olmos, partner and cohead of Morgan & Morgan´s Banking & Finance practice team, contributed to the Panama chapter of the ICLG Lending & Secured Finance 2024.    The guide covers common issues in lending and secured finance laws and regulations, including guarantees, collateral security, financial assistance, syndicated lending, and LIBOR

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Morgan & Morgan advised Grupo Estrella with an acquisition finance and acquisition agreement related to a project in the energy sector.

Panama, December 6, 2023. Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel to Grupo Estrella in relation to an acquisition finance and acquisition agreement whereby through a newly incorporated Panamanian special purpose vehicle and a United Kingdom special purpose vehicle they obtained financing from a syndicated term loan granted by certain local banks to then acquire

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Morgan & Morgan outstands in The Legal 500 Latin America 2024.

Panama, October 25, 2023. With 30 attorneys and eleven ranked practices, Morgan & Morgan heads the Panama chapter of The Legal 500 Latin America 2024 edition. In addition, nine practice areas receive the top Tier 1 ranking in the publication. Recommended individuals: Alejandro Chevalier: Dispute Resolution. Allen Candanedo: Intellectual Property. Ana Carolina Castillo: Projects and Energy. Andres V.