Chambers Corporate Immigration Global Practice Guide 2024: Panama.
Panama, June 28, 2024. Morgan & Morgan’s Immigration Law team, comprised of partner Albalira Montufar and associates Patricia Henderson, Carolina Tejada, and Ivette González, contributed to the Panama chapter of Chambers Corporate Immigration Practice Guide 2024, the second edition of this guide globally. Our analysis offers an expert opinion on corporate immigration policies in Panama, including main labor and investment residence categories and
- Published in Immigration Law_news, News
Inauguration of the President-Elect on July 1: Important matters employers should know.
The Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, in its article 181, establishes that the President and Vice President of the Republic of Panama shall take office before the National Assembly on the first day of July following their election. This year, July 1, 2024, is a Monday. The Labor Code, in its article 46,
- Published in News, Labor Law_news
The Role of Foreign Attorneys in Arbitration Proceedings Seated in Panama, as Recognized by the Panamanian Supreme Court
This article was originally published on Global Arbitration Review, June 17th, 2024. During the past few years, the Panamanian Supreme Court has issued interesting rulings defining controversial issues ultimately in favor of Panama as a pro-arbitration jurisdiction. Recently, Panama’s highest court faced the challenge of defining whether foreign licensed attorneys are able to represent parties
Morgan & Morgan ranked among the top ten Central American law firms in Whos’s Who Legal 2024.
Panama, June 18, 2024. Once again, Morgan & Morgan stands out among the leading firms in Central America and leads the Panama section of Who´s Who Legal (WWL) 2024. The firm achieved 35 top individual rankings in 12 practice areas, the highest number for a Panamanian law firm. The 20 recommended attorneys are: Asset Recovery
- Published in News, Albalira Montúfar, Allen Candanedo, Ana Castillo, Carlos Ernesto Gonzalez, Francisco Arias, Francisco Linares, Inocencio Galindo, Jazmina Rovi, Jose Carrizo, Juan David Morgan Jr, Kharla Aizpurua, Luis Manzanares, Luis Vallarino, Maria Teresa Mendoza, Mayte Sanchez, Ricardo Arias, Rishi Mungal, Roberto Lewis, Rodrigo Arias, Simon Tejeira
Morgan & Morgan shortlisted in two categories in the Women in Business Law Awards Americas 2024.
Panama, June 14, 2024. Morgan & Morgan have been shortlisted in two categories in the Women in Business Law Awards Americas 2024: Career Development Latin America Firm of the Year. Panama Firm of the Year. The awards recognize women in business law and those law firms that have designed initiatives and programs to support and
- Published in News
ICLG Lending & Secured Finance 2024: Panama Chapter.
Panama, May 30, 2024. Kharla Aizpurua Olmos, partner and cohead of Morgan & Morgan´s Banking & Finance practice team, contributed to the Panama chapter of the ICLG Lending & Secured Finance 2024. The guide covers common issues in lending and secured finance laws and regulations, including guarantees, collateral security, financial assistance, syndicated lending, and LIBOR
- Published in Banking and Finance_news, Kharla Aizpurua, News
Chambers & Partners 2024 Fintech Global Guide
Panama, April 29, 2024. Morgan & Morgan´s Telecommunications, Technology & Data Protection team, comprised of partners Kharla Aizpurua Olmos and Roberto Vidal, and associates Alejandro Vasquez Vallarino and Miguel Arias, contributed to the Panama Chapter of Chambers & Partners 2024 Fintech Global Guide. The guide includes the “Law and Practice” section, which provides a valuable analysis on fintech policies, business
- Published in News, Alejandro Vasquez Vallarino, Kharla Aizpurua, Miguel Arias publi, Roberto Vidal
Labor aspects of the upcoming May 5th elections
In accordance with the Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, voting in the general elections is both a right and a duty that all voters, Panamanian citizens, have. Under this perspective, the Electoral Code contains a series of rules applicable to private companies in regard to these elections (arts. 406 and 407). It is
- Published in Labor Law_news, News
Criterios ASG: acciones estratégicas en una empresa de servicios profesionales
El papel de las empresas y su forma de operar es cada vez más relevante, en especial luego de lo vivido durante la pandemia, la crisis medioambiental y el contexto político que estamos viviendo. En este sentido, los modelos de negocio, incluyendo aquellos de servicios profesionales como los bufetes de abogados, auditores y contadores, deben
- Published in News
Electoral Labor Immunity in Panama
Electoral labor immunity in Panama is a matter of crucial importance for both employers and employees, to ensure fairness and democratic participation in the electoral process, especially for those employees who decide to run as candidates or are elected to public office. Electoral labor immunity is the guarantee and protection that candidates and electoral delegates
- Published in Labor Law_news, News, Sophia A. Lee