Chambers & Partners 2026 Fintech Guide
Morgan & Morgan contributed to the Chambers & Partners Fintech Global Guide 2026. The Panama chapter was authored by partners Kharla Aizpurua O. and Roberto Vidal, senior associate Miguel Arias, and associate Eduardo Oteiza. In the Law and Practice section, the firm provides an overview of Panama’s fintech landscape, addressing the regulatory framework applicable to key business models
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Morgan & Morgan received the “Pro Bono Project of the Year” recognition from Latin Lawyer for its support of Panama’s Food Waste Law.
Morgan & Morgan has received the Pro Bono Project of the Year Award from Latin Lawyer, recognizing the firm’s key role in the development and passage of Panama’s Food Waste Law. The award ceremony took place on May 7, in São Paulo, Brazil, and the recognition was received by Marianela Ferrer, Vice President of Communications
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New Immigration Subcategory: Temporary Resident for Training Purposes as Consultants and Healthcare Professionals.
Executive Decree No. 7 of April 17th, 2026, creates a new subcategory within the Temporary Resident category, aimed at foreign nationals participating as consultants and healthcare professionals. Eligibility: Foreign nationals may apply if they are duly accredited by means of a resolution issued by the Directorate General of Public Health of the Ministry of Health of
- Published in Immigration Law_news, News
Implementation of the Online System for Address Update and New Permanent Resident Immigration Subcategory
The National Migration Authority has enabled the procedure for change or update of residence status online. Steps to complete the procedure: Access to the portal: Enter the “Migración en Línea” platform (right-hand side of the main page). Select “Applications” → option “Change of Residence”. User registration: Click on the corresponding icon. Select “User Registration” and
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Humanitarian Security Protection Permit
Executive Decree No. 5 of March 13, 2026, published in Official Gazette No. 30482 of March 13, 2026 (hereinafter the “Decree”), modifies Articles 2, 5, 9, and 12 of Executive Decree No. 6 of March 11, 2025, and extends the deadline for submitting applications for the Humanitarian Security Protection Permit: Deadline to apply for the
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Morgan & Morgan is recognized as “Panama Law Firm of the Year” in the Chambers Latin America Awards 2026.
Mexico City, March 5, 2026. We are very proud to announce that Morgan & Morgan has been awarded “Panama Law Firm of the Year” at the 2026 Chambers Latin America Awards, held in Mexico City on March 4th. This recognition was received by our esteemed partners Romulo Roux, Raul Castro, Inocencio Galindo, Luis Manzanares, and Alexis Medina, underscoring
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New Immigration Subcategory: Permanent Resident for Students Who Have Completed or Are Currently Pursuing Consecutive Studies for More Than Six (6) Years in Panama
Executive Decree No. 3 of February 6th, 2026, establishes, within the Permanent Resident category, the subcategory of Permanent Resident as a Student, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter IV of Executive Decree No. 320 of August 8th, 2008. Establishment of the Subcategory of Permanent Resident for Students: First Stage: Upon verification of compliance with the established requirements,
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Panama Announces Start of Involuntary Dissolution Process for Legal Entities.
Panama, February 6, 2026. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has announced, through its Circular MEF‑2026‑3564, the beginning of the involuntary dissolution process for legal entities, effective this February 27, 2026. This initiative is part of the Government’s efforts to strengthen compliance with the international standards on transparency, cooperation, and corporate registry cleanup. The
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Transparency, Licensing or Prohibition: The New Regulatory Paradigm for Nominee Services
February 5, 2026. Introduction Most readers will know that the origin of this topic, like many others, related to changes in anti–money laundering, counter‑terrorist financing and counter‑proliferation regimes is found in the FATF Recommendations, also known as the “International Standards.” The FATF Recommendations, first issued in 1990, have undergone numerous modifications. Some revisions have been
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International Data Protection Day: The Importance of Being Prepared in an Increasingly Demanding Regulatory Environment
Every 28 January marks International Data Protection Day, a date that invites reflection on the need to safeguard personal information in a world where digital risks are constantly increasing. In Panama, since the enactment of Law 81 of 26 March 2019 (“Law 81”) and its Executive Decree No. 285 of 28 May 2021 (“Executive Decree
- Published in News, Arantxa Fernandez Chang, Kharla Aizpurua, Perla Piña











