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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:

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

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

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

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

Morgan & Morgan presented the forum: Trends in Labor Law 2019

Morgan & Morgan, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Chiriquí (CAMCHI), presented the forum: Trends in Labor Law 2019; a seminar organized for the business sector of the province of Chiriqui in the Republic of Panama. The topics were presented by lawyers Ricardo Aleman, Maria Teresa Mendoza and Milagros Caballero,

Morgan & Morgan contributed in Doing Business 2019: Training for Reform

Attorneys Ricardo Aleman, Aristides Anguizola, Jose Carrizo, Mayte Sanchez and Ramon Varela, participated as contributors in the investigation process for Panama of the publication Doing Business 2019: Training for Reform, an emblematic report of the World Bank Group that summarizes regulations that enhance business activity across 190 economies. The full report is available for download

Morgan & Morgan Partners recommended by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA)

Panama, January 2, 2019. Partners Inocencio Galindo (Banking and Finance), Francisco Arias (Corporate / M&A), Carlos Ernesto Gonzalez Ramirez (Antitrust) and Mercedes Arauz de Grimaldo (Labor) have been recognized at LACCA Approved 2019, a selection of Latin American leading lawyers in specific areas of law.  Approved lawyers have been personally recommended by members of the