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Panama, July 29, 2020.
Morgan & Morgan is pleased to announce that, for the fifth consecutive year, the firm´s Private Wealth Law practice group earned top ranking (Band 1) in the 2020 Chambers Hight Net Worth Guide, a publication aimed at the international private wealth market and a key reference point of the world´s leading firms in terms of service excellence and reputation.
“This is a big player in the Panamanian market, capable of dealing with complex tax matters. They are excellent at resolving problems with a practical and effective approach.”, a market commentator says to Chambers.
Three of Morgan & Morgan partners were also distinguished with top rankings in the guide:
Roberto Lewis Morgan, head of the practice with a depth of expertise in wealth preservation and distribution matters, including private foundations and corporate vehicles. A client comments to Chambers that he “gets things moving within the firm” and is “receptive to clients.”
Raul Castro, partner and advisor to the Panamanian government regarding international tax matters, CRS and FATCA implementation. One market insider says to Chambers Castro “is absolutely outstanding,” explaining: “He is the go-to person when you have something complex in Panama or the BVI. He has a very practical approach towards client needs.”
Luis Manzanares, partner and with substantial experience in wealth preservation matters, including tax and succession planning advice on investment funds, trusts and private interest foundations. “A savvy lawyer with huge international experience,” says one client to Chambers.
Morgan & Morgan has a seasoned team of lawyers with vast experience in traditional wealth protection and management structures such as discretionary and non-discretionary trusts, private interest foundations and corporations. More than five years ago, the firm started a new practice led by a group of young lawyers with vast knowledge in modern structures tailored for HNW individuals and families.
More information on this recognition is available here.
- Published in 2020, Estate Planning, Luis Manzanares, News, Raul Castro, Roberto Lewis
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.
- 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
Morgan & Morgan contributed in the Chambers & Partners Private Wealth Guide 2019
Partners Roberto Lewis, Raul Castro, Luis Manzanares and Fernando Boyd contributed with the Panama chapter of Chambers & Partners Private Wealth Guide 2019.
The guide provides expert legal commentary on the key issues for high net worth individuals and covers the important developments in twenty-seven jurisdictions, including Panama.
The complete guide is available here.
- Published in 2018, Estate Planning_publi, Estate Planning-es_publi, Fernando Boyd, Luis Manzanares, News, Raul Castro, Roberto Lewis
Fifteen Morgan & Morgan experts recognized in Who´s Who Legal
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
- 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
Morgan & Morgan signs collaboration agreement with PLAN International
Morgan & Morgan and Plan International have signed a collaboration agreement on issues related to children’s rights. Representing Morgan & Morgan was partner Luis Manzanares while PLAN International was represented by Roland Angerer.
The objective of this agreement is to unify efforts and coordinate actions between both to support the FOR BEING A GIRL campaign and the ANTI- BULLYING DRAFT BILL (Learn Without Fear) in Panama, thus promoting corporate social responsibility practices through actions advocating compliance with the commitments made to the Global Compact of the United Nations.
PLAN is one of the largest and oldest existing international development NGOs, with a presence in 70 countries where it works with communities, civil society and government key players, contributing in the support of children’s rights. Meanwhile, Morgan & Morgan is a law firm established since 1923 and is a signatory to the Pro Bono Declaration of the Americas, aiming at providing free legal access to justice, to people experiencing social vulnerability due to poverty.
With partnerships such as this one, Morgan & Morgan reinforces its commitment to the development of women as a key element of social progress, the promotion of Human Rights for Women, Gender Equity and access to justice especially concerning poor women.
Pictured from left to right: Marcela Tejeira, CSR Director of Morgan & Morgan, Roland Angerer, Plan International representative, Luis Manzanares , partner at Morgan & Morgan , Camilla Vengoechea , Business Development Manager and Community at Morgan & Morgan , and Angela Montoya from PLAN International .
Morgan & Morgan y Plan Internacional firmaron un convenio de colaboración en temas relacionados al derecho de la niñez. Por Morgan & Morgan firmó el socio Luis Manzanares y PLAN Internacional estuvo representado por Roland Angerer.
El objetivo de este convenio es unificar esfuerzos y coordinar acciones entre ambos para apoyar la campaña POR SER NIÑA y El ANTEPROYECTO DE LEY ANTI-BULLYING (Aprender Sin Miedo) en Panamá y de esta manera fomentar las prácticas de responsabilidad social empresarial a través de acciones que promuevan el cumplimiento de los compromisos adquiridos con el Pacto Global de las Naciones Unidas.
PLAN es una de las más grandes y antiguas organizaciones no gubernamentales de desarrollo internacional existentes, con presencia en 70 países en donde trabaja con comunidades, actores de la sociedad civil y del gobierno, contribuyendo a la realización de los derechos de la niñez. Por otro lado, Morgan & Morgan es una firma legal constituida desde 1923 y es signataria de la Declaración Pro Bono de las Américas, cuya finalidad es ofrecer acceso a la justicia de forma gratuita, a personas en situación de vulnerabilidad social por su condición de pobreza.
Con alianzas como ésta, Morgan & Morgan refuerza su compromiso con el desarrollo de la mujer como elemento clave del progreso social, con la promoción de los Derechos Humanos de las Mujeres, con la Equidad de Género y con el acceso a la justicia fundamentalmente en lo referente a mujeres en situación de vulnerabilidad por su condición de pobreza.
En la foto de izquierda a derecha: Marcela Tejeira, Directora de RSE de Morgan & Morgan; Roland Angerer, representante de PLAN Internacional; Luis Manzanares, socio de Morgan & Morgan; Camila de Vengoechea, Gerente de Desarrollo Empresarial y Comunitario de Morgan & Morgan; y Angela Montoya, de PLAN Internacional.
- Published in Luis Manzanares, News, Probono
Outstanding participation of the Morgan & Morgan Group at the STEP Latam Conference 2012
MMG Trust, a member of the Morgan & Morgan Group (MMG), as a Gold Sponsor, participated on September 27th and 28th in the regional STEP Latam Conference 2012 in the Hotel Riu in Panama City, a meeting that served as a gathering point for more than 300 professionals in the Trust and Fiduciary business. As representatives of the MMG, the lawyers Luis Manzanares (Chairman of the Board of STEP-Panama Branch), Eduardo Gonzalez, Gabriel Tribaldos, Nestor Broce, Francisco Nugue (office manager of the Group’s fiduciary in Ecuador) and Hugo Rodriguez (VP of Investment Banking of MMG Bank), participated in the conference.
This conference was aimed for creating business opportunities and relationships that add value to members of this association and thus, create a better service to its customers worldwide. The conference touched on issues of great and current interest, such as: “Latin America and the CFI: partners in a transparent world,” “Tax Reform: Updated on the Latin America Region”, “Repatriation of funds to Latin America”, “The FATCA”, among others. During the conference, the attacks by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to the territories with financial centers in Latin America and the Caribbean was an issue of debate. Several experts discussed during STEP Latam how small territories like Panama should partner to defend their interests with this organization.
For MMG Trust , it was an honor to participate as a Gold Sponsor in this conference, organized by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), a prestigious international organization composed of leading business professionals in the fiduciary and trust businesses around the globe34
MMG Trust, a member of the Morgan & Morgan Group (MMG), as a Gold Sponsor, participated on September 27th and 28th in the regional STEP Latam Conference 2012 in the Hotel Riu in Panama City, a meeting that served as a gathering point for more than 300 professionals in the Trust and Fiduciary business. As representatives of the MMG, the lawyers Luis Manzanares (Chairman of the Board of STEP-Panama Branch), Eduardo Gonzalez, Gabriel Tribaldos, Nestor Broce, Francisco Nugue (office manager of the Group’s fiduciary in Ecuador) and Hugo Rodriguez (VP of Investment Banking of MMG Bank), participated in the conference.
This conference was aimed for creating business opportunities and relationships that add value to members of this association and thus, create a better service to its customers worldwide. The conference touched on issues of great and current interest, such as: “Latin America and the CFI: partners in a transparent world,” “Tax Reform: Updated on the Latin America Region”, “Repatriation of funds to Latin America”, “The FATCA”, among others. During the conference, the attacks by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to the territories with financial centers in Latin America and the Caribbean was an issue of debate. Several experts discussed during STEP Latam how small territories like Panama should partner to defend their interests with this organization.
For MMG Trust , it was an honor to participate as a Gold Sponsor in this conference, organized by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), a prestigious international organization composed of leading business professionals in the fiduciary and trust businesses around the globe34
- Published in Eduardo Gonzalez, Gabriel Tribaldos, Luis Manzanares, Nestor Broce, News