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Morgan & Morgan among the five most renowned law firms in Central America: WWL Central America 2022.
Panama, April 30, 2022. With 25 positions in the ranking, Morgan & Morgan has been recognized by Who’s Who Legal (WWL) among the five leading law firms in Central America. The publication endorsed eighteen lawyers of the firm in ten practice areas of its ranking, one of the most important in the region: Inocencio Galindo:
- Published in Albalira Montúfar, Ana Castillo, Banking and Finance_news, Barraza Amanda, Carlos Ernesto Gonzalez, Corporate Services_news, Energy and Natural Resources_news, Estate Planning_news, Francisco Arias, Francisco Linares, Immigration Law_news, Inocencio Galindo, Jazmina Rovi, Jose Carrizo, Juan David Morgan Jr, Labor Law_news, Litigation and Dispute Resolution_news, Luis Manzanares, Luis Vallarino, Maria Teresa Mendoza, News, Ramon Varela, Real Estate_news, Rishi Mungal, Roberto Lewis, Shipping and Admiralty Litigation_news, Simon Tejeira, Taxation_news
Global investigations guide 2021
Panama, November 23, 2021. Partners Inocencio Galindo, Kharla Aizpurua Olmos, Ricardo Aleman, and associate Joy Paull Torres were invited to contribute with the Panama chapter of the Global investigations guide, a publication produced by international law firm Hogan Lovells. The guide provides complete analysis on topics related to corporate liability, anticorruption, bribery, regulatory compliance, and criminal law.
- Published in Criminal Law_news, Inocencio Galindo, Kharla Aizpurua, Labor Law_news, News, Ricardo Aleman
Morgan & Morgan achieved the highest number of practices and lawyers ranked in The Legal 500 Latin America.
Panama, October 26, 2021. Morgan & Morgan has been recognized by The Legal 500 as the Panamanian law firm with most practice areas and lawyers ranked in the 2022 edition of the directory, a key reference point of regional top law firms. The publication has assigned the firm ten practice areas rankings, 7 of these
- Published in Banking and Finance_news, Corporate Services_news, Energy and Natural Resources_news, Francisco Linares, Intellectual Property_news, Jazmina Rovi, Jose Carrizo, Juan David Morgan Jr, Labor Law_news, Litigation and Dispute Resolution_news, Luis Raven, Luis Vallarino, Maria Teresa Mendoza, Mayte Sanchez, Nestor Broce, News, Omar Rodriguez, Projects_news, Ramon Varela, Ricardo Aleman, Securities and Capital Markets_news, Ship Finance and Registration_news, Taxation_news
Who´s Who Legal recognizes Maria Teresa Mendoza and Ricardo Aleman as Leading Labor and Employment lawyers in Panama.
Panama, October 5, 2021. We are proud to announce that our partners Maria Teresa Mendoza and Ricardo Aleman were selected as Leading Labor and Employment lawyers in Panama by Who´s Who Legal Labour, Employment & Benefits 2021 edition, a comprehensive guide to the world´s lawyers who can truly be considered leaders in this field. Who´s Who Legal says:
- Published in Labor Law_news, Maria Teresa Mendoza, News, Ricardo Aleman
The Ministry of Security modifies the requirements for the Temporary Residence Permit and the Permanent Residence Permit as Forest Investor
The Ministry of Security, through the Executive Decree No. 199 of May 7th, 2021 (hereinafter the “Decree”), adjusts the requirements for obtaining a temporary residence permit and a permanent residence permit as a Forest Investor, as follows: The forest investor residence permit may be requested in the following modalities: (i) temporary residence permit, (ii) permanent residence permit in 2 stages, and
- Published in Immigration Law_news, Labor Law_news
Immigration and labor immigration regime for companies with EMMA license
Executive Decree No. 33 of February 4th, 2021 (hereinafter, the “Decree”), published in the electronic Official Gazette on February 5th, 2021, regulates Law 159 of August 31, 2020 (hereinafter, the “Law”), which created the Special Regime for the Establishment and Operation of Multinational Companies for the Provision of Services Related to Manufacturing (EMMA). In relation
- Published in 2020, Immigration Law_news, Labor Law_news, News
Morgan & Morgan contributed in The World Justice Project
Panama, June 19, 2020. Maria Eugenia Brenes, Mayte Sanchez Gonzalez, Milagros Caballero and Carlos Ernesto Gonzalez Ramirez, attorneys at Morgan & Morgan, contributed with the Panama chapter of The World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index. The publication, which was supported by experts from different countries, presents a portrait of the rule of law
Panamá sanciona ley que concede Licencias Remuneradas Especiales
Ricardo Alemán, Derecho Laboral, Socio de Morgan & Morgan 21 de abril de 2020 Mediante Gaceta Oficial No. 29003-A, fue promulgada la Ley 147 de 15 de abril de 2020 que concede el derecho de una licencia especial remunerada de hasta por 3 meses improrrogables a todo padre o madre que labore en el sector
- Published in Labor Law_news, Publications, Ricardo Aleman
Morgan & Morgan contributed to Doing Business 2020
Panama, January 7, 2020. For the fifth consecutive year, Morgan & Morgan has contributed with Doing Business 2020, a publication that summarizes regulations that enhance business activity across 190 economies. The following attorneys of the firm received a “Certificate of Appreciation” for their valuable contribution: Ricardo Aleman Jose Carrizo Mayte Sanchez Gonzalez Ramon Varela Maria
What employers need to know about labor regulations in the Republic of Panama
Introduction Panama’s Labor Code, in effect since April 1972, with some changes in the last years, regulates the relationship between capital and labor, based on the principles of social justice established in the Political Constitution of the Republic and it creates a special State protection as a benefit of the employees. The State will intervene
- Published in 2019, Labor Law_news, Maria Teresa Mendoza, Press Room, Publications