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Belize: Recent AML Compliance Actions taken by the Government of Belize.
In July 2011 Belize faced its Third Round of Mutual Evaluation by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF). As a result of this, in November 2013, CFATF issued a public statement listing Belize as a jurisdiction with strategic deficiencies in its AML/ATF regime. After a comprehensive revision of the legislative framework and its implementation
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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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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
BVI Financial Annual Return
The Legislation The amendments to the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) Business Companies Act (the “BC Act”) and BVI Business Companies Regulations (the “Regulations”) were published by the BVI government and entered into force on 1 January 2023. In this article we analyze a major change, which is relevant to the accounting requisite of BVI International
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Chambers Private Wealth Global Practice Guide 2023: Panama.
Panama, September 7, 2023. Morgan & Morgan’s Private Wealth Law team, comprised of partners Raúl Castro, Luis Manzanares, Fernando Boyd, and Laura Barrios, contributed to the Panama Chapter of Chambers Private Wealth Law Practice Guide 2023, a guide featuring over 30 jurisdictions. Our analysis on the trust and corporate services industry in Panama offers the latest
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Morgan & Morgan outstands in WWL: Central America 2023.
Panama, August 1, 2023. Once again, Morgan & Morgan leads the Panama section of Who´s Who Legal (WWL): Central America 2023, achieving the most recommended number of lawyers in Panama. The publication endorsed nineteen lawyers of the firm in the following practice areas Banking, Finance & Projects: Francisco Arias G. Inocencio Galindo Ramón Varela Ana
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Morgan & Morgan achieves Band 1 in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023.
Panama, July 21, 2023. For the eighth consecutive year Morgan & Morgan have been designated a “Band 1” Law Firm in Panama in the Private Wealth Law section of Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023, a publication aimed at the international private wealth market and a key reference point of the world´s leading firms in
STEP Caribbean Conference 2023.
Panama, May 16, 2023. MMG Trust (Belize-Bahamas-BVI) had an outstanding participation as a sponsor of the STEP Caribbean Conference 2023, “Intrapreneurship – driving change in an uncertain world,” held in Panama City from May 10 to 12. The event brought together professionals from the Caribbean and Central America region experienced in the trust and corporate
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Morgan & Morgan outstands in The Legal 500 Latin America 2023.
Panama, October 20, 2022. With 27 attorneys and seven ranked practices, Morgan & Morgan heads the Panama chapter of The Legal 500 Latin America 2023 edition. In addition, eight practice areas receive the top Tier 1 ranking in the publication. The 27 attorneys of the firm recommended by this reference publication are: Allen Candanedo: Intellectual Property. Amanda Barraza:
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The United Kingdom Economic Crime Act
The United Kingdom (UK) Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act (the Act”) came into force on 15th March, 2022. A new Register of Overseas Entities will be created and held by Companies House. This new Act forms part of the UK government’s strategy to combat economic crime, while making sure that legitimate businesses continue to
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