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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.

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Leaders League Rankings 2024: Corporate/M&A, Corporate Tax

Panama, October 20, 2023. Leaders League published its 2024 ranking for Corporate/M&A and Corporate Tax in Panama, and Morgan & Morgan ranks among the best law firms in the country in these practice areas as follows: Corporate/M&A: Leading firm. Corporate Tax: Excellent firm. Likewise, partners Francisco Arias, Inocencio Galindo, Carlos E. González R., Roberto Vidal, Ana Carolina Castillo, Aristides Anguizola y José

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Morgan & Morgan receives top rankings in IFLR1000 2023.

Panama, October 3, 2023. Once again, Morgan & Morgan consolidates its position as a leading law firm in Panama in the 2023 IFLR1000 rankings for firms and lawyer ratings for Latin America. Firm´s rankings Banking and Finance: Tier 2 Capital Markets (Debt & Equity): Active M&A: Tier 2 Project Development: Tier 1 Individual ratings Francisco

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Latin Lawyer 250, 2024: Highly Recommended

Panama, September 22, 2023.  Once again, Latin Lawyer 250, 2024 edition, recommended Morgan & Morgan in the areas of Banking and Finance and Corporate and M&A. Banking and Finance “Morgan & Morgan´s banking and finance department frequently represents lenders during project finance deals, credit facilities and refinancing transactions. This practice group also includes capital markets

Morgan & Morgan advised Orla Mining Ltd. and Minera Cerro Quema, S.A. in connection with a secured credit facility for an amount of up to US$200 million.

Panama, August 29, 2023. Morgan & Morgan advised Orla Mining Ltd. (“Orla”), as borrower and Minera Cerro Quema, S.A., as guarantor (“MCQ”) with respect to a refinancing of an existing secured credit facility, increasing the facility from US$150 million to US$200 million and extending the term. The Refinancing includes a term facility and a revolving