Morgan & Morgan advised Avianca Holdings, S.A. and its subsidiaries, in connection with a US$ 1.5 billion DIP-to-exit facility which would secure the company’s exit financing from its Chapter 11 reorganization proceeding under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

Panama, August 27, 2021. Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian counsel to Avianca Holdings, S.A., as Debtor; and certain of its subsidiaries, as Guarantors, in connection with a DIP-to-exit facility used to repay Tranche A of US$ approximately 1,430,000,000.00, under a certain debtor-in-possession agreement executed on October, 2020, and its replacement with a new Tranche

The National Bar Association of Panama awarded Albalira Montufar with the Secundino Torres Gudiño medal

Panamá, August 23, 2021. We are glad to announce that our partner Albalira Montufar was awarded by the National Bar Association of Panama, with the Secundino Torres Gudiño medal, a distinction for young legal professionals with more than ten (10) years in the legal profession, who stand out for their performance in studies, and for participating in

Mayte Sanchez Gonzalez included in the List of Arbitrators of the Center for Arbitration and Conciliation of Panama (CeCAP)

Panama, August 17, 2021. The Center for Arbitration and Conciliation of Panama (CeCAP) approved Ms. Mayte Sanchez Gonzalez, senior associate of Morgan & Morgan Legal, on the list of authorized Arbitrators to act in arbitration, conciliation, and mediation processes carried out by this Institution for the period August 2021-August 2023.   Ms. Sanchez Gonzalez works in

Morgan & Morgan top-ranked on IFLR1000’s 31st edition

Panama, August 16, 2021.  International Financial Law Review (IFLR1000) released Panama’s rankings on Project Development, Banking and Finance, and Capital Markets (Debt and Equity), representing IFLR1000’s 31st edition (2021/22). Morgan & Morgan once again has been ranked as a Top Tier law firm in the three categories. Congratulations to our Corporate Law Team for this recognition which demonstrated Morgan

The Arbitration Review of the Americas 2022

Panama, August 12, 2021. Jose Carrizo, head of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice of the firm, contributed with the Panama chapter of The Arbitration Review of the Americas 2022, providing an overview of the regime for general arbitration, conciliation, and mediation in Panama. The publication covers Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and

Morgan & Morgan achieves top ranking in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2021

Morgan & Morgan is pleased to announce that, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm´s Private Wealth Law practice group earned a top ranking (Band 1) in the 2021 Chambers Hight Net Worth Guide, a prestigious publication aimed at the international private wealth market and a key reference point of the world´s leading firms in

Terralex Cross-Border Trademark Guide 2021

Panama, July 14, 2021. Associate Maria Eugenia Brenes contributed with the Panama chapter of the Terralex Cross-Border Trademark Protection Guide, a publication produced by members from around the globe of Terralex. The guide serves as a tool to compare trademark regulations across multiple jurisdictions.   The Panama chapter can be read here.

In memoriam – Eduardo Morgan González

It is with great sadness that we inform of the passing of our beloved founding partner Eduardo Morgan González on July 8 at the age of 84. Man of letters and business, prestigious jurist, diplomat and politician, Mr. Eduardo Morgan was born in the city of David, Chiriqui, later moving to Panama City. He earned

The Ministry of Health modifies the requirements to enter into the country, applicable to Panamanian or residents coming from the United Kingdom, South Africa, India or South America.

The Ministry of Health (hereinafter “MINSA” for its acronym in Spanish) through Executive Decree No. 783 of June 18, 2021 (hereinafter the “Decree”), modifies the requirements to enter to Panama, applicable to Panamanian or residents coming from, who have stayed or transited through the United Kingdom, the Republic of South Africa, India or South America

Morgan & Morgan among the 100 companies with the Best Corporate Reputation in Panama, Social Responsibility and Good Governance in Panama

For the third consecutive year, the Corporate Reputation Business Monitor (MERCO) presented the Ranking of Companies 100, Leaders 75 and Social Responsibility and Good Governance 100, corresponding to business action in 2020, a year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are pleased to announce that Morgan & Morgan was the only Panamanian law firm included