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Morgan & Morgan lawyers and practices recognized in The Legal 500 – Latin America guide
Panama, December 16, 2019. Morgan & Morgan repeated as a leading Panamanian firm in The Legal 500 – Latin America Guide. Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Offshore and Shipping earned the top-tier rankings. In addition, five lawyers of the firm received recommendations: Francisco Arias / “Leading Individual” Jazmina Rovi /
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Regulations on Accounting Records for offshore companies
In order to comply with the international guidelines regarding corporate transparency, the government of Panama enacted Law 52 of October 27, 2016 in the Official Gazette, which establishes the obligation for Panamanian companies and other entities to maintain accounting records, financial records and supporting documentation of all transactions that took place during the last five
- Published in 2019, Corporate Services_news, Estate Planning_news, News
The Bahamas: Economic Substance Legislation
Fanny Evans, associate at Morgan & Morgan The Bahamas has passed legislation requiring that certain legal entities carrying on relevant activities have to demonstrate adequate economic substance in said jurisdiction. The beneficial owners of any company or limited partnership incorporated, registered or continued in The Bahamas should be aware of this legislation and consider how
- Published in 2019, Corporate Services_news, Estate Planning_news, Fanny Evans, Press Room, Publications
Latin Lawyer highlighted Morgan & Morgan
Once again, Latin Lawyer 250 recommended Morgan & Morgan as the largest firm in Panama. “A large headcount and an established presence in the market gives Morgan & Morgan the manpower and experience required to guide some of Panama’s most significant transactions”, states the guide. This 2018 edition looks at each jurisdiction firm by firm
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Morgan & Morgan recognized in the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide
For the second consecutive year, Morgan & Morgan was recognized as a leading firm-Band #1 in the second edition of Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide – Private Wealth Law section, a publication aimed at the international private wealth market and a key reference point of the world´s leading firms in terms of service
- Published in 2018, Corporate Services_news, Estate Planning_news, News, Roberto Lewis
MMG China participates in the China Offshore Summit Shanghai 2016
MMG China, a member of Morgan & Morgan Group, was one of the main sponsors of the sixth China Offshore Summit held in Shanghai with the purpose of educate Chinese financial intermediaries on the effective use of tax planning and asset management tools available in the offshore industry. The event had the participation of over
- Published in Alexis Medina, Corporate Services_news, Estate Planning_news, News
BVI Private Trust Companies
By Fanny Evans, Executive Director and General Manager of MMG Trust (BVI) Corp. Since the introduction of the Private Trust Company (PTC) in the BVI, this vehicle has become attractive to act as the Trustee, Protector or Administrator of a trust without the need to apply for an exemption or to apply for a trust license
- Published in Corporate Services_news, Estate Planning_news, Fanny Evans, Publications
Joint Tenancy of Shares in a British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) Business Company
By Thalia Myers, In-House Legal Counsel at MMG Trust (BVI) Corp. and Morgan & Morgan Barristers & Solicitors What is Joint Tenancy? A joint tenancy is a type of co-ownership or concurrent estate in which co-owners have a right of survivorship. The applicable law governing right of survivorship by way of joint tenancy is
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