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March 3, 2021

Category: Enrique De Alba

Latin Lawyer highlighted Morgan & Morgan

Thursday, 11 April 2019 by webmaster

The 2019 edition of Latin Lawyer 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.

Partners Juan David Morgan Jr., Francisco Linares, Enrique De Alba, Jazmina Rovi, Inocencio Galindo, Francisco Arias, Ramon Varela, Roberto Lewis, Raul Castro, Ricardo Aleman, Albalira Montufar, Maria Teresa Mendoza, Mercedes Arauz de Grimaldo, Enrique Jimenez and Jose Carrizo, received mentions as key players.

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  • Published in 2019, Albalira Montúfar, Enrique De Alba, Enrique Jimenez, Francisco Arias, Francisco Linares, Inocencio Galindo, Jazmina Rovi, Jose Carrizo, Juan David Morgan Jr, Maria Teresa Mendoza, Mercedes Grimaldo, News, Ramon Varela, Raul Castro, Ricardo Aleman, Roberto Lewis
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Outstanding participation of Morgan & Morgan at Panama Maritime Conference and Exhibition 2019

Saturday, 30 March 2019 by webmaster

More than 500 local and international companies and individuals from the maritime industry gathered in the Republic of Panama for the fourteenth edition of Panama Maritime Conference & Exhibition, the largest maritime event in Panama, which took place from March 17th to March 19th, 2019, at the Megapolis Convention Center.

Several topics were discussed during the conferences, being “Legal Implications of Technological Disruptions in Shipping, Ports and Logistics and Recent Development in Maritime Financing” one of the most attended, in which Dr. Francisco Linares served as the moderator. During said conference, Dr. Enrique De Alba talked about “Legal Implications of the New Incentives for Maritime Financing in Panama”.

Morgan & Morgan excelled as one of the main sponsors to this event in which our attorney Andres V. Mejia acted as a member of the Organizing Committee.

Panama Maritime Conference & Exhibition 2019 was a joint effort of the Panamanian Maritime Law Association and the Maritime Chamber of Panama, together with the Panama Canal Authority and the Panama Maritime Authority.

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  • Published in 2019, Enrique De Alba, Francisco Linares, News, Shipping and Admiralty Ligitation
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Morgan & Morgan distinguished as a Panamanian top law firm in Chambers Latin America 2019

Tuesday, 25 September 2018 by webmaster

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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  • Published in 2018, Allen Candanedo, Ana Castillo, Banking Law, Banking Law_publi, Energia_publi_es, Energy_publi, Enrique De Alba, Estate Planning_publi, Estate Planning-es_publi, Francisco Arias, Francisco Linares, Inocencio Galindo, Jazmina Rovi, Jose Carrizo, Juan David Morgan Jr, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Litigios y Resolución de Conflictos, Luis Manzanares, Luis Vallarino, Maria Brenes, Mergers & Acquisitios, News, Projects, Projects-es, Ramon Varela, Real Estate, Real Estate-es, Roberto Lewis, Roberto Vidal, Securities and Capital Markets, Securities and Capital Markets-es, Shipping and Admiralty Ligitation, Simon Tejeira
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Latin Lawyer highlighted Morgan & Morgan

Wednesday, 16 May 2018 by webmaster

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 and presents a complete analysis of most recent developments, practices and leading professionals field by field.

Partners Juan David Morgan Jr., Francisco Linares, Enrique De Alba, Jazmina Rovi, Inocencio Galindo, Francisco Arias, Ramon Varela, Roberto Lewis, Raul Castro, Ricardo Aleman, Albalira Montufar, Maria Teresa Mendoza, Mercedes Arauz de Grimaldo, Enrique Jimenez and Jose Carrizo, received mentions as key players.

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  • Published in Albalira Montúfar, Enrique De Alba, Enrique Jimenez, Francisco Arias, Francisco Linares, Inocencio Galindo, Jazmina Rovi, Jose Carrizo, Juan David Morgan Jr, Maria Teresa Mendoza, Mercedes Grimaldo, News, Ramon Varela, Raul Castro, Ricardo Aleman, Roberto Lewis
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Morgan & Morgan contributed in the Chambers & Partners Shipping Guide 2018

Monday, 15 January 2018 by webmaster

Partner Enrique De Alba contributed with the Chambers & Partners Shipping Guide 2018. Mr. De Alba was selected among multiple experts from the maritime industry, to prepare both the introduction and the complete program of this publication. The guide analyzes the most relevant aspects that affects the maritime industry in twelve jurisdictions.

The complete guide is available here.

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  • Published in 2018, Enrique De Alba, Press Room
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Fifteen Morgan & Morgan experts recognized in Who´s Who Legal

Tuesday, 15 August 2017 by webmaster

Fifteen Morgan & Morgan attorneys from several practice groups of the firm have been recognized for their exceptional work, in the second edition of the Who´s Who Legal Central America 2017.  The guide is a comprehensive listing the leading practitioners and law firms across 13 areas of business law in the region.

With over 80 attorneys and 20 practice areas, Morgan & Morgan is s a full service Panamanian law firm, regularly assisting local and foreign corporations from different industries, as well as recognized financial and government institutions, in important investments in Panama and the region.

“These distinctions are very important for us because they show that our clients and peers recognize our broad expertise in many areas of law, and the commitment of our team when advising clients in their legal needs while doing business in Panama”, said Romulo Roux, Partner and Head of the Legal Services Unit of the firm.

Morgan & Morgan experts recognized:

Competition
Carlos Ernesto Gonzalez Ramirez, Partner
Maria Eugenia Brenes, Associate

Corporate
Ana Carolina Castillo, Associate
Carlos Ernesto Gonzalez Ramirez, Partner
Eduardo Ferrer, Partner
Francisco Arias, Partner
Inocencio Galindo, Partner

Dispute Resolution
Jose Carrizo, Partner
Simon Tejeira Q., Partner

Finance
Francisco Arias, Partner
Inocencio Galindo, Partner
Ramon Varela, Partner

Intellectual Property
Enrique Jimenez, Partner

Natural Resources
Inocencio Galindo, Partner

Private Client
Luis Manzanares, Partner

Transport
Enrique De Alba, Partner
Francisco Linares, Partner
Jazmina Rovi, Partner
Juan David Morgan Jr., Partner

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  • Published in Ana Castillo, Antitrust and Consumer Protection, Banking Law_publi, Carlos Ernesto Gonzalez, Eduardo Ferrer, Energy, Enrique De Alba, Enrique Jimenez, Estate Planning, Francisco Arias, Francisco Linares, Inocencio Galindo, Intellectual Property, Jazmina Rovi, Jose Carrizo, Juan David Morgan, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Luis Manzanares, Maria Brenes, News, Ramon Varela, Ship Finance and Registration, Simon Tejeira
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The first transit

Thursday, 27 October 2016 by webmaster

By Enrique de Alba Arango, Partner of Morgan & Morgan Law Firm

On June 27 of the present year, a historic event for the Canal and the International Merchant Marine Registry of the Republic of Panama occurs.

One day after the new locks of the Panama Canal were inaugurated with the transit of the container vessel “Cosco Shipping Panama, the first vessel registered under the Panamanian flag transits, which coincides with being the first transit of a liquid petroleum gas vessel named “Lycaste Peace” in its commercial traffic from Houston, Texas to the Port of Hitachi, Japan, owned by the Japanese shipping Line Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) and represented in Japan by Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation. The Resident Agent of this first transit of the vessel registered in Panama is Morgan & Morgan Law Firm.

Since the inauguration of the Expanded Panama Canal, the vessel that has paid the highest toll so far and also set a new record due to the Expanded Canal was the vessel “Mol Beyond” which paid the sum of $837,203.00.

Several precedents are well marked on the Panama Canal and its International Merchant Marine Registry, whose origin is given with the enactment of Law 63 of December 15, 1917 which amends and supplements the Fiscal Code, giving the power to grant the national flag to a vessel that so requests it and which will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year 2017. It is understood according to records that the first vessel registered under the national flag was the carrier Belén Quezada.

By Law 8 of January 12, 1925, procedures for the nationalization of merchant vessels are created and this law formally establishes the Merchant Marine Registry of the Republic of Panama.

Nowadays, the Maritime Registry of Panama is proud and honored to be the world’s largest register with approximately 8,831 registered vessels to June 14 of this year representing 235,295,719.26 gross tons. The registration of vessel and other activities under the umbrella of the Panama Maritime Authority, as of December 2015 contributed to the treasury the sum of $162,089,501.00.

Among the legal instruments that have brought success to the merchant marine of the Republic of Panama, we can mention in addition to those already mentioned:

  • Law 2 of January 17, 1980, which creates the Directorate General of Consular and Maritime Affairs.
  • Law 14 of May 27, 1980, whereby the preliminary registration of ownership titles and mortgages through proprietary merchant marine consulates and directly with the Public Registry of the Republic of Panama is regulated.
  • Decree-Law 7 of February 10, 1998 creating the Panama Maritime Authority, grouping into a single entity all activities related to the maritime sector.

Subsequently, from 2008 it was decided to update all our legislation related to the maritime activity and four new legal instruments are enacted:

  • Law 57 of August 8, 2008, whereby the Directorate General of Merchant Marine is created (grouping into a single law, everything related to this activity);
  • Law 55 of August 8, 2008, which replace the Book II of the Commercial Code of the Republic of Panama to create the Maritime Trade Act, as amended by Law No.27 of 28 October 2014;
  • Law 12 of January 23, 2009 amending Law 8 of March 30, 1982 and Law 11 of May 23, 1986, which in turn was amended by Law 58 of October 6, 2010 and Law 16 of March 21, 2013, whereby standard maritime procedures are enacted,
  • And Law 56 of August 6, 2008, whereby the General Ports Act and its regulations is created.

I mention these legal instruments, because without them, the development of our merchant marine, international forum of maritime litigation and port activity would had been set aside by the competition provided by countries that develop these same type of activities associated with the maritime industry.

The momentum that our lawyers have given to the development of maritime activity in the Republic of Panama to the challenges of trade, should never stop because the success of Panama in this important industry is due to the constant renewal of its legal instruments, seeking new and better ways for the development of the maritime sector.

The foregoing leads us to mention an important bill that is planned to be submitted to the National Assembly this month of July on maritime financing. This bill creates a special legal regime for financing operations of the local and international maritime industry, where tax, labor and immigration incentives are granted to companies that carry out these operations from Panama.

The entities that could benefit from these incentives are the general license, international or representative banks duly authorized by the Superintendence of Banks, companies carrying out operations to design, structure and develop the financial conditions of maritime credit and its guarantees, regulated financial companies and maritime financing entities and joint ventures (Joint Venture) of the Panamanian State with individuals.

Among the tax incentives will be the exemption from paying income tax from such funding for the construction and purchase of vessels. In order to benefit from this tax incentive, these entities must establish a separate accounting which states the recording of the date of execution of each loan.

Those companies whose maritime financing operations are carried out in the Republic of Panama or shipyards engaged in the construction and repair of commercial vessels, yachts and others will not cause the payment of income tax.

There are also exempted from paying income tax, interest and fees earned by banks for maritime financing activities that are duly accredited for such activities, as well as income from insurance and reinsurance that secure credits from certified maritime financing institutions and/or Bankable Maritime Projects.

The bill in question establishes a low import tax on machinery and equipment needed for the development of the maritime industry, no greater than 3%.

As for immigration and special labor regime, it is aimed to create the necessary conditions to help develop the relevant maritime activities with the maximum efficiency required by a maritime center of this nature.

A Certifier and Supervisory Board of Maritime Financing Entities is created, which would consist of the following members:

  1. A member appointed by the Panama Maritime Authority.
  2. A member appointed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
  3. A member appointed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  4. A member appointed by the Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development.
  5. A member appointed by the National Immigration Service.
  6. A member appointed by the Council of Financial Regulations.
  7. A member appointed by the Panama Canal Authority.

Before I conclude and the reason for this article is partly to draw attention to a provision that has been introduced at the last minute to the maritime financing bill mentioned herein, where it is imposed a term of 20 years to the tax exemptions, incentives and other benefits that this new project aims to create in the Republic of Panama.

It is advisable to study this condition or term carefully, because such a sophisticated and specialized activity as the maritime financing activity, should not be set a peremptory period, given than this period would undermine completely the intention to create a new activity that could pay off to the economy of the Republic of Panama, which in other international financial centers produce optimal results.

Let us hope that all the good spirit that every Panamanian has had in recent days with the opening of the newly expanded locks of the Panama Canal and its role as a facilitator of international maritime trade, help to understand how important it is to maintain our competitiveness in this important industry.

It is a true and lawful translation into English of the original document written in Spanish  – Michelle Williams – Authorized Public Translator – Resolution No. 5775 of November 12, 2014 – Republic of Panama.

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  • Published in 2016, Enrique De Alba, Press Room, Publications, Ship Finance and Registration
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Morgan & Morgan advised Panama Ports Company, S.A. in the sale of Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes to Infraestructura Portuaria Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.

Friday, 05 June 2015 by webmaster

Morgan & Morgan advised Panama Ports Company, S.A. (PPC), as seller, in the sale of certain Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes to Infraestructura Portuaria Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. (IPM), as purchaser.  The cranes were part of an inventory of equipment owned by PPC not necessary for the operation of PPC in the Ports of Balboa and Cristobal.

PPC is a subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. The company develops and operates the Port of Balboa and the Port of Cristobal on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the Republic of Panama.

Partner Enrique Jiménez and associate Roberto Vidal, participated in this transaction.

Morgan & Morgan asesoró a Panama Ports Company, S.A. (PPC), en su calidad de vendedor, en la venta de grúas de pórtico sobre ruedas a Infraestructura Portuaria Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. (IPM), en calidad de comprador.  Las grúas eran parte del equipo en inventario de PPC no necesarios para operar los puertos de Balboa y Cristóbal.

PPC es una subsidiaria del conglomerado con base en Hong Kong Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. La compañía desarrolla y opera los puertos de Balboa y Cristóbal en las costas del Pacífico y Atlántico, respectivamente, de la República de Panamá.

Enrique Jiménez, socio, y Roberto Vidal, asociado, participaron en esta transacción.

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  • Published in Banking Law, Enrique De Alba, Enrique Jimenez, expertise, Roberto Vidal
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Morgan & Morgan London sponsors conference about opportunities for investments in Panama

Tuesday, 06 January 2015 by webmaster

On November 10th, 2014, was held the conference “Exploring new markets…Panama”, organized by the Law Society of England & Wales, an independent professional body for solicitors in the UK.

The panelists of this seminar discussed topics such as the political and economic climate for UK companies operating in Panama and different opportunities for UK law firms and their clients developing businesses in this market. Mr. Eloy Fisher, Chief Economist of the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Panama took part with the topic: “Panama, recent economic development and future perspectives“. Other panelists included: Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, Permanent Representative of Panama to the International Maritime Organization (IMO); and Mr. Gilberto Arias, Ex-Ambassador of Panama in London; and Mr. Enrique de Alba, partner and head of the Ship Finance and Registration Practice Group of Morgan & Morgan in Panama.

After the presentations, the event was followed by a networking reception sponsored by Morgan & Morgan.  Partner Susana Reyes and associate Orlando Tejeira, from the London office of the Morgan & Morgan Group (MMG), also participated as representatives of MMG in this conference.

El 10 de noviembre de 2014 se celebró la conferencia, “Explorando nuevos mercados… Panamá”, organizada por la Sociedad de Derecho de Inglaterra y Gales, asociación profesional independiente de abogados del Reino Unido.

Los panelistas en el seminario trataron temas tales como el clima político y económico de las compañías del Reino Unido que operan en Panamá, y las distintas oportunidades para las firmas forenses de esa nación y sus clientes al realizar negocios en este mercado. El Sr. Eloy Fisher, Director de Análisis Económico y Social del Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas de Panamá, participó con el tema, “Panamá, desarrollo económico reciente y perspectivas futuras”. Otros panelistas incluían al Sr. Arsenio Domínguez, Representante Permanente de Panamá ante la Organización Marítima Internacional (OMI), el Sr. Gilberto Arias, exembajador de Panamá en Londres, y el Dr. Enrique de Alba, socio encargado del Departamento de Registro y  Financiamiento de Naves del Grupo Morgan & Morgan en Panamá.

Luego de las presentaciones, se realizó una recepción patrocinada por Morgan & Morgan. Susana Reyes y Orlando Tejeira, socia y asociado de la oficina de Londres del Grupo Morgan & Morgan (GMM), respectivamente, participaron como representantes de GMM en la conferencia.

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  • Published in Enrique De Alba, expertise, Orlando Tejeira, Projects, Susana Reyes
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30th Anniversary of Morgan & Morgan London and 90th Anniversary of the Morgan & Morgan Group

Thursday, 25 April 2013 by webmaster

On March 19 2013, at the Ritz Hotel in London a cocktail was held to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Morgan & Morgan offices in that city. It was also an opportunity to celebrate the landmark 90th anniversary of the Group.  The partners Rogelio Tribaldos and Juan David Morgan Jr. participated in this event with the presentations ¨ Fiduciary Services in a Changing World ¨ and ¨ Arrest of bunkers, cargoes & assets other than ships in Panama ¨ respectively.

The event was an opportunity to share with clients, Panamanian diplomats in London and the office´s staff.  Also present were the partners Carlos De Puy, Susana Reyes, Enrique De Alba, Jorge Reyes and associates Claudia Anzur , Carolina Palacios and Mario Aleman.

El pasado 19 de marzo en el Hotel Ritz de Londres se realizó un coctel para conmemorar el 30avo Aniversario de nuestras oficinas de Morgan & Morgan en esa ciudad.  Se aprovechó la ocasión para celebrar a su vez los 90 años del Grupo.  Los socios Rogelio Tribaldos y Juan David Morgan Jr. participaron  con las presentaciones ¨Fiduciary Services in a Changing World¨ and ¨Arrest of bunkders, cargoes & assets other tan ships in Panama¨ respectivamente.

El evento fue una oportunidad para compartir con clientes, autoridades diplomáticas de Panamá en Londres y personal de esta  oficina.  También estuvieron los socios Carlos De Puy, Susana Reyes, Enrique De Alba, Jorge Reyes y las asociadas Claudia de Anzur,  Carolina Palacios y Mario Aleman.

 

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  • Published in Carolina Palacios, Claudia Anzur, Enrique De Alba, Jorge Reyes, News, Susana Reyes
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