Morgan & Morgan promotes Laura Barrios Altafulla as a new partner in its Estate Planning and Corporate Services Department.

Panama, December 29, 2022. Morgan & Morgan is pleased to announce the recent promotion of attorney Laura Barrios Altafulla as partner of the Estate Planning and Corporate Services Department Unit. Laura advises clients on international tax issues, mainly assisting companies on efficient corporate structures and compliance matters. Mrs. Barrios is considered one of Panama´s most

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The Maritime Court of Appeals of Panama issues ruling with great significant on limitation of liability for containerized cargoes

The “MSC Nerissa” – The Maritime Court of Appeals of Panama issues ruling with great signifi­cant on limitation of liability for containerized cargoes. Luis G. Raven For the fi­rst time in Panamanian maritime jurisprudence, the Maritime Court of Appeals of Panama, the highest appellate court in maritime cases, handed down a signifi­cant ruling analyzing package

Terralex Cross-Border Labor and Employment Guidance: Panama

Panama, December 13, 2022. As a member of Terralex, our firm collaborated with the Panama Chapter of its Cross-Border Labor and Employment Guidance, a valuable resource to general counsel, chief legal officers, and human resources executives, who manages people within an organization.   Partners Maria Teresa Mendoza and Albalira Montufar wrote about the key aspects and

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Terralex Guide on Anticorruption Legislation: Panama

Panama, December 9, 2022. As a member of Terralex, our firm collaborated with the Panama Chapter of its Guide on Anticorruption Legislation, a comprehensive resource of information on the current regulations related anticorruption policies in various jurisdictions around the world.   Associate Joy Paull Torres from our Criminal Law team wrote about the key aspects and

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Morgan & Morgan contributed to The World Justice Project – Rule of Law Index 2022.

Panama, December 15, 2022. Maria Tereza Mendoza, Mayte Sanchez Gonzalez and Milagros Caballero, attorneys at Morgan & Morgan, contributed with the Panama chapter of The World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index, 2022 edition. The publication was supported by experts from 140 countries and presents a portrait of the rule of law in the

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Luis Manzanares elected Member of World Services Group 2022-2023 Latin American Regional Council.

Panama, November 1, 2022. Morgan & Morgan is pleased to announce that partner Luis Manzanares has been elected Member of the World Services Group (WSG) 2022-2023 Latin American Council. As a Member of the WSG Latin American Council, Mr. Manzanares will contribute to regional Council discussions and activities that WSG can incorporate as an organization and be a

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Morgan & Morgan outstands in The Legal 500 Latin America 2023.

Panama, October 20, 2022. With 27 attorneys and seven ranked practices, Morgan & Morgan heads the Panama chapter of The Legal 500 Latin America 2023 edition. In addition, eight practice areas receive the top Tier 1 ranking in the publication. The 27 attorneys of the firm recommended by this reference publication are: Allen Candanedo: Intellectual Property. Amanda Barraza:

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Amendments to the Decree that creates the Subcategory of Permanent Resident as Qualified Investor in Panama (Golden Visa).

Executive Decree No. 109 of 13 October 2022 With this new decree, paragraph a, numeral 2 of article 3 and article 10 of Executive Decree No. 722 of 15 October 2020 are modified. To apply for the Permanent Residence Permit as a Qualified Investor (commonly known as Golden Visa), there are four options: By a

The Ministry of Health lifts sanitary measures and restrictions for travelers

Decree No. 122 of September 14th, 2022, published in the Official Gazette on September 15th, 2022 (hereinafter “The Decree”), lifts sanitary measures and restriction for travelers. RELEVANT MEASURES: It is ordered to lift the mandatory physical distancing and capacity established in the National Territory due to COVID-19. It is ordered to lift the sanitary restriction measures for

Morgan & Morgan outstands in Chambers Latin America 2023.

Panama, August 30, 2022. Once again, Morgan & Morgan leads the Panama ranking in Chambers Latin America Guide 2023, the key reference point of Latin American top law firms. The firm achieved 21 top rankings in 7 practice areas, the highest number for a Panamanian law firm. The recommended attorneys are: Allen Candanedo: Intellectual Property.