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

Morgan & Morgan advised Hidrotenencias, S.A., with respect to the sale of its hydroelectric generation business to EnfraGen Spain, S.A.

Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian counsel to the shareholders of Hidrotenencias, S.A., a company that owns and operates three run-of-the-river hydropower plants located in the province of Chiriqui, in connection with the sale of their stake in the company to EnfranGen Spain, S.A. This cross-border transaction, which involved attorneys from Panama and the United

Morgan & Morgan advised Grupo Eleta in the sale of a minority stake in the Pear Island Project to the Grivalia Group

Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian counsel to Grupo Eleta in the sale of a minority stake in the Pear Island Project to the Grivalia Group, a global real estate investment company. Pedro Gonzalez Island (Pearl Island) is located at Archipelago Las Perlas, Pacific Ocean.  The project consists of the integrated development of approximately 1,600

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Morgan & Morgan advised Grupo Codere with respect to the process of acquiring a casino license in Panama

Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian counsel to Grupo Codere, with respect to the process of acquiring a license for the administration and operation of a casino in the Aloft Hotel, located in Panama City. Grupo Codere is a Spanish multinational corporation in the private gambling sector with a presence in Panama. Inocencio Galindo, partner,

Morgan & Morgan advised Hyatt International Inc. with respect to the acquisition of a minority interest in Oasis Luxury Rentals

Morgan & Morgan advised Hyatt International Inc. about serving as special international counsel for them in connection with the acquisition of a minority interest in Oasis Luxury Rentals, a privately owned company based in New York.   Oasis Luxury Rentals Inc., through its online platform, manages portfolios of high-end short-term rentals and a network of private

Morgan & Morgan advised in the acquisition of The Metropolitan School of Panama

Morgan & Morgan acted as counsel to the shareholders of The Metropolitan School of Panama, S.A., in connection with the sale of their 100% stake in the Company, to Nord Anglia Education Limited, who is a world’s leading premium schools organisation and the owner of 44 international schools located worldwide. The Metropolitan School of Panama,

Morgan & Morgan advised Grupo CAABSA in connection with the asset purchase acquisition of Soho Mall

Morgan & Morgan acted as local counsel to Grupo CAABSA, in connection with the asset purchase acquisition of Soho Mall, by a consortium group comprised of Mexican companies, i.e. by Grupo CAABSA and Grupo Citelis.  Grupo CAABSA is a Mexican business group, which is the operator of one of the main shopping centers in Mexico.

Morgan & Morgan advised in connection with a joint venture of Cafetales and ENESA

Morgan & Morgan advised Cafetales, S.A. (Cafetales) and Energía Natural, S.A. (ENESA), in a joint venture in a special purpose vehicle, Emnadesa Holding, S.A., in favour of which ENESA transferred its ownership interest in Empresa Nacional de Energía, S.A., and Cafetales transferred its ownership interest in Hidroeléctrica Bajos del Totuma, S.A. Empresa Nacional de Energía,

Morgan & Morgan advised in the acquisition of a Panamanian manufacturing company

Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian counsel to an international investment group with respect to the acquisition of all the remaining shares of a local company engaged in the production, sale and distribution of different products, including vegetable oil, soaps, detergents, butter, among others. Partner Francisco Arias and associate Roberto Vidal, participated in this transaction.

Morgan & Morgan advised in supermarket chain sale

Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian counsel to one of the largest supermarket chains in the country, with respect to the sale of a majority stake in their companies. Partner Francisco Arias and associates Roberto Vidal and Cristina De Roux, participated in this transaction.