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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.
- 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
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 Latin American Corporate Counsel Association, who are all top general counsel from the top multinationals and private companies across the region.
More information on http://laccanet.com/approved/
- Published in 2019, Carlos Ernesto Gonzalez, Inocencio Galindo, Mercedes Grimaldo, News, Press Room
Latin Lawyer highlighted Morgan & Morgan
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.
Morgan & Morgan contributed in Doing Business 2018: Reforming to Create Jobs
Mercedes Arauz de Grimaldo, Ramon Varela, Aristides Anguizola and Angie Guzman, contributed in the Panama research process of Doing Business 2018: Reforming to Create Jobs, a publication of the World Bank Group that summarizes relevant issues that enhance business activity across 190 economies.
The full report is available for download here.
- Published in 2018, Angie Guzman, Aristides Anguizola, Mercedes Grimaldo, Press Room, Ramon Varela
Morgan & Morgan advised Cirsa Gaming Corporation, S.A. and Deutsche Bank AG in the offering of senior notes for an amount of up to €450,000,000
Morgan & Morgan acted as counsel to Cirsa Gaming Corporation, S.A. (Cirsa) and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, in connection with the offering of €450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.750% senior notes due 2021, issued by Cirsa Funding Luxembourg, S.A. and to be guaranteed by Cirsa and, among others, Gaming & Services de Panamá, S.A.
Cirsa is one of the leading gaming companies in Spain, Italy and Latin America and is engaged in the operation of slot machines, casinos and bingo halls and the manufacture of slot machines.
Partners Francisco Arias and Mercedes Araúz de Grimaldo, and associate Roberto Vidal, participated in this transaction.
- Published in expertise, Francisco Arias, Mercedes Grimaldo, Roberto Vidal, Securities and Capital Markets
World Bank Group launched Doing Business 2016
Partners Mercedes Arauz de Grimaldo and Ramon Varela, and associates Aristides Anguizola, Mayte Sánchez and Angie Guzmán, contributed in the Panama research process of the 13th edition of Doing Business 2016: Measuring Regulatory Quality and Efficiency, a publication of the World Bank Group that summarizes relevant issues that enhance business activity across 189 economies.
The new report measures regulations affecting 11 areas of the life of a business, including: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and labor market regulation.
- Published in Aristides Anguizola, Mayte Sanchez, Mercedes Grimaldo, Press Room, Ramon Varela
Morgan & Morgan advised Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch and Cirsa Gaming Corporation, S.A. in the offering by Cirsa Funding Luxembourg S.A. of senior notes for an amount of up to €500,000,000
Morgan & Morgan represented Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, as initial purchaser, and Cirsa Funding Luxembourg S.A., as issuer, in the offering of €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.875% senior notes due 2023. The notes will be guaranteed by Cirsa Gaming Corporation, .S.A, and, among others, Gaming & Services de Panamá, S.A.
Partners Francisco Arias and Mercedes de Grimaldo, and associate Roberto Vidal, participated in this transaction.
Morgan & Morgan representó a Deutsche Bank AG, sucursal de Londres, como comprador inicial, y Cirsa Funding Luxembourg S.A., como emisor, en la oferta de bonos senior por un valor total de €500,000,000 a una tasa de interés de 5.875% con vencimiento en el año 2023. Los bonos estarán garantizados por Cirsa Gaming Corporation, S.A., y, entre otros, por Gaming & Services de Panamá, S.A.
Los socios Francisco Arias y Mercedes de Grimaldo, y el asociado Roberto Vidal, participaron en esta transacción.
- Published in expertise, Francisco Arias, Mercedes Grimaldo, Roberto Vidal, Securities and Capital Markets
Morgan & Morgan advises Cirsa and Deutsche Bank in senior notes issue for €280,000,000
Morgan & Morgan represented Cirsa Gaming Corporation S.A. and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch in the offering of €280,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 8.750% senior notes due 2018 through the direct wholly-owned finance subsidiary, Cirsa Funding Luxembourg S,A. The notes are listed in the Luxembourg Stock Exchange for trading on the Euro MTF Market.
The attorneys involved on this transaction were partners Mercedes Arauz de Grimaldo and Francisco Arias and associates Ricardo Arias and Roberto Vidal.
Morgan & Morgan representó a Cirsa Gaming Corporation S.A. y al Deutsche Bank AG, sucursal de Londres, en la oferta de bonos por un valor total de €280,000,000 a una tasa de interés de 8.750% con vencimiento en el 2018, a través de la subsidiaria de Cirsa Gaming Corportation S.A., Cirsa Funding Luxembourg S.A. Los bonos están listados en la Bolsa de Valores de Luxemburgo para su negociación en el mercado MTF del euro.
Los abogados involucrados en esta transacción fueron los socios Francisco Arias y Mercedes Araúz de Grimaldo, y los asociados Ricardo Arias y Roberto Vidal.
Morgan & Morgan advises Cirsa and Deutsche Bank in €400,000,000 transaction
Morgan & Morgan represented Cirsa Gaming Corporation S.A. and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch in the offering of €400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 8.750% senior notes due 2018 through the direct wholly-owned finance subsidiary, Cirsa Funding Luxembourg S,A. Application will be made to list the notes on the official list of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange for trading on the Euro MTF Market.
The attorneys involved on this transaction were partners Francisco Arias and Mercedes Arauz de Grimaldo and associates Ricardo Arias and Roberto Vidal.
Morgan & Morgan representó a Cirsa Gaming Corporation S.A. y al Deutsche Bank AG, sucursal de Londres, en la oferta por €400,000,000 suma principal agregada de 8.750% notas senior con vencimiento en el 2018 a través de la subsidiaria en propiedad absoluta Cirsa Funding Luxembourg S.A. Se hará la solicitud para cotizar las notas en la lista oficial de la Bolsa de Valores de Luxemburgo para su negociación en el mercado MTF del euro.
Los abogados involucrados en esta transacción fueron los socios Francisco Arias y Mercedes Araúz de Grimaldo, y los asociados Ricardo Arias y Roberto Vidal.