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Morgan & Morgan qualifies in IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate guide 2020

Morgan & Morgan received top-tier rankings in the international directory IFLR1000, a guide that analyzes the work of lawyers in the financial and corporate transactional area.

In addition, five lawyers of the firm are listed as leading professionals:

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Morgan & Morgan is nominated at the Latin American Energy and Infrastructure Awards

Morgan & Morgan and 3 lawyers of the firm are nominated in the first edition of the Latin American Energy and Infrastructure Awards, an event organized by the Iberian Legal Group and its publication The Latin American Lawyer, with the aim to recognize the excellence and achievements of professionals in the energy and infrastructure sector in the region.

The nominations include the following categories:

Law firm of the Year – Panama.
Lawyer of the Year – Inocencio Galindo, Ramón Varela.
Up and Coming – Kharla Aizpurúa Olmos.

Morgan & Morgan is characterized by its participation as legal advisors in the most important infrastructure projects in the country. The mining project Cobre Panama, the Panama Metro system, the hydroelectric power plant Changuinola I, the country’s first wind farm, among others; are just a few in which our team of lawyers has participated in all phases from its development to its financing.

The awards gala will take place on October 24 in Mexico City.

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Morgan & Morgan distinguished as a Panamanian top law firm in Chambers Latin America 2019

Panama, September 25, 2018. Morgan & Morgan and sixteen attorneys of the firm were recognized in the Chambers Latin America 2019, guide of the best lawyers and law firms across 20 countries of Central America, the Caribbean, South America and Mexico.

The firm has been ranked in the first Bands within the areas of Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Energy & Natural Resources, Intellectual Property, Offshore, Projects, Real Estate, Shipping and Shipping Litigation.

Likewise, the publication noted as leaders in their areas attorneys Inocencio Galindo, Francisco Arias, Ramon Varela, Roberto Vidal, Simon Tejeira, Jose Carrizo, Luis Vallarino, Ana Carolina Castillo, Allen Candanedo, Maria Eugenia Brenes, Roberto Lewis, Luis Manzanares, Enrique De Alba, Jazmina Rovi, Juan David Morgan Jr. and Francisco Linares.

One of the clients interviewed stated that “Judging by the results that the firm achieves, I can say that their advice is effective and arrives in a timely manner. I would highlight their availability and technical competence”. 

About Morgan & Morgan

With over 80 lawyers and 20 practice areas, Morgan & Morgan is a full service Panamanian law firm, regularly assisting local and foreign corporations from different industries, as well as recognized financial institutions, government agencies and individual clients. Of particular note is our continuous advice for clients involved in all stages of the development of important projects related to energy, water supply, construction, oil, mining, public infrastructure, retail, ports, transportation, among others. Learn more at www.morimor.com.

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Morgan & Morgan contributed in the Chambers & Partners Alternative Energy & Power Guide 2019

Partner Ramon Varela and associate Ana Carolina Castillo contributed with the Panama chapter of Chambers & Partners Alternative Energy & Power 2019.

The guide analyzes the most relevant aspects that affects the energy industry in twenty-nine jurisdictions, including Panama.

The complete guide is available here.

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Morgan & Morgan participated in Panamanian electricity market forum

On April 6, 2017, in commemoration of the 20 years of the Electricity Law, the “Past, present and future of the electricity sector” forum was held in Panama City, organized by the National Bar Association.

Morgan & Morgan participated as a sponsor of this event, which brought together lawyers, lenders, developers and government officials who are actively involved in the electricity sector.

In addition, Ramon Varela, Morgan & Morgan’s Partner in charge of the energy practice, took part with the presentation “Bills in the Legislative Involving the Electricity Sector”. In turn, Ana Carolina Castillo Solis, an Associate of the firm, was a part of the committee that organized the event and participated as Moderator of the panel on “Financing of Energy Projects: Challenges, Opportunities and Trends”, with the participation of Gustavo Pimenta, CFO of AES for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean; Brian Blakely, Lead Investment Officer of the Inter-American Investment Corporation; Hector Cotes, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of Electron Investment; Roxana Cardenas, Investment Banking Director of Banistmo; and Estif Aparicio, Partner of Arias, Fabrega & Fabrega.

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Morgan & Morgan participated in Panamanian electricity market forum

On April 6, 2017, in commemoration of the 20 years of the Electricity Law, the “Past, present and future of the electricity sector” forum was held in Panama City, organized by the National Bar Association.

Morgan & Morgan participated as a sponsor of this event, which brought together lawyers, lenders, developers and government officials who are actively involved in the electricity sector.

In addition, Ramon Varela, Morgan & Morgan’s Partner in charge of the energy practice, took part with the presentation “Bills in the Legislative Involving the Electricity Sector”. In turn, Ana Carolina Castillo Solis, an Associate of the firm, was a part of the committee that organized the event and participated as Moderator of the panel on “Financing of Energy Projects: Challenges, Opportunities and Trends”, with the participation of Gustavo Pimenta, CFO of AES for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean; Brian Blakely, Lead Investment Officer of the Inter-American Investment Corporation; Hector Cotes, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of Electron Investment; Roxana Cardenas, Investment Banking Director of Banistmo; and Estif Aparicio, Partner of Arias, Fabrega & Fabrega.

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Morgan & Morgan Associate elected Vice Chair of the Energy Committee of AmCham

Ms. Ana Carolina Castillo Solis, Associate of Morgan & Morgan, was formally elected Vice Chair of the Energy Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Panama (AmCham) for the year 2016. Said committee is entrusted with monitoring and informing AmCham members about current issues of the energy market in Panama.

In the energy sector, Ms. Castillo has ample experience assisting clients engaged in power generation in our country, from financing operations, including through the securities market, environmental issues and other regulatory and contractual matters. Currently, she is an Associate in the Corporate Law Department of the firm, holds an LL.B. (Summa Cum Laude) from Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua of Panama, and an LL.M. in International Business and Economic Law (with honors) from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington D.C., USA.

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