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Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Davivienda Panamá in connection with the execution of an agreement seeking the integration of the operations of Scotiabank Panamá (the Bank of Nova Scotia) into Banco Davivienda Panamá.
Panama, January 6, 2025. Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel to Banco Davivienda Panamá in connection with the execution of an agreement seeking the integration of the operations of Scotiabank Panamá (the Bank of Nova Scotia) into Banco Davivienda Panamá. In addition to the integration of Scotiabank Panama’s operations into Banco Davivienda Panama, Scotiabank’s
New Law 446 which grants exemption of interest and surcharges payment on non-paid taxes obligations.
By means of Law 446 of October 28, 2024, published in Official Gazette No. 30149-C, a tax moratorium is granted that exempts the payment of interest and surcharges caused by non-paid taxes obligations, under the following conditions: Taxes included: Income Tax, Real Estate Tax, Operating Notice Tax, Tax on the Transfer of Movable Tangible Goods,
- Published in Taxation_news, Angelica Ortiz, Jose Rafael Reyes, News
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
- Published in News, Alejandro E. Chevalier, Allen Candanedo, Ana Castillo, Andres V. Mejía, Angelica Ortiz, Aristides Anguizola, Banking and Finance_news, Corporate Services_news, Energy and Natural Resources_news, Estate Planning_news, Fanny Evans, Francisco Arias, Francisco Linares, Inocencio Galindo, Intellectual Property_news, Jazmina Rovi, Jose Carrizo, Jose Rafael Reyes, Juan David Morgan Jr, Kharla Aizpurua, Labor Law_news, Laura Barrios, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Luis Manzanares, Luis Miguel Hincapie, Luis Raven, Luis Vallarino, Maria Teresa Mendoza, Mayte Sanchez, Miguel Arias publi, Milagros Caballero, Nestor Broce, Orlando Tejeira, Ramon Varela, Raul Castro, Real Estate_news, Ricardo Aleman, Ricardo Arias, Roberto Lewis, Roberto Vidal, Securities and Capital Markets_news, Ship Finance and Registration_news, Shipping and Admiralty Litigation_news, Taxation_news
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
WSG Tax Guide: Navigating Tax Law Policies in Latin America.
Panama, January 5, 2024. The World Services Group (WSG) Tax Group has published Navigating Tax Law Policies in Latin America, a country-by-country Guide that provides detailed insights, updates and trends on important laws and policies throughout the region. The Guide focuses on four major areas of interest including: income taxes, trading taxes/rules, OECD/international tax rules
- Published in Jose Rafael Reyes, News, Taxation_news
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
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
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 Inmobiliaria Casas Grandes, S.A. in the constitution and registration of FIDEICOMISO INMOBILIARIO CASAS GRANDES as a Real Estate Investment Fund.
Panama, June 2, 2023. Morgan & Morgan provided legal counsel to Inversiones Inmobiliarias Casas Grandes, S.A. (“Casas Grandes”), as sponsor, in the constitution and registration before the the Superintendence of the Securities Market of Panama (the Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores or “SMV”), of FIDEICOMISO INMOBILIARIO CASAS GRANDES, as a Sociedad de Inversión Inmobiliaria (the