Panama Creates a Beneficial Owner Registry

María Eugenia Crespo, Associate, Morgan & Morgan April 3, 2020. By Law 129 of 17 March 2020 (hereinafter, the “Law”) the Republic of Panama established the regulatory framework for a restricted database named “Sistema Privado y Único de Registro de Beneficiarios Finales de Personas Jurídicas” (in English, Private and Unique System of Beneficial Owners of

Morgan & Morgan contributed to the first edition of the Latin American corporate investigations guide

Panama, January 31, 2020. Partners Inocencio Galindo, Ricardo Aleman, Kharla Aizpurua Olmos, and associate Joy Paull Torres contributed with the first edition of the Latin American investigations guide, a frequently asked questions for conducting corporate investigations in various jurisdictions on Latin America. This publication of the international law firm Hogan Lovells provides an overview from

Morgan & Morgan appoints two new associates to its Corporate Law practice

Panama, January 16, 2020. Morgan & Morgan is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Ms. Maria Eugenia Crespo and Mr. Miguel A. Arias, as associates of the Corporate Law team of the firm. Before joining Morgan & Morgan, Ms. Crespo was engaged in her own legal initiative, 4UR-RIGHTS PANAMA, which focused on providing affordable

The World of Turnkey Contracts, Partial Payment Accounts and Certificates of No Objection

January 13, 2020 For a long time, we have heard in different social media, for various reasons, some more positive than others, information related to Turnkey Contracts and the State indebtedness resulting from the Partial Payment Accounts (in Spanish, “Cuentas de Pago Parcial”) and Certificates of No Objection (in Spanish, “Certificados de No Objeción”). Do

Morgan & Morgan contributed in Chambers Insolvency-Second Edition Guide

Panama, January 7, 2020.  Partners Jose Carrizo, Inocencio Galindo, Aristides Anguizola, and associate Analissa Carles contributed with the Chambers & Partners Insolvency Guide-Trends & Developments, providing their professional insights into Panama’s legal insolvency restructuring market. The online Panama chapter is available here. Or a PDF version is available to download here.

Morgan & Morgan contributed to Doing Business 2020

Panama, January 7, 2020. For the fifth consecutive year, Morgan & Morgan has contributed with Doing Business 2020, a publication that summarizes regulations that enhance business activity across 190 economies. The following attorneys of the firm received a “Certificate of Appreciation” for their valuable contribution: Ricardo Aleman Jose Carrizo Mayte Sanchez Gonzalez Ramon Varela Maria

Morgan & Morgan promotes new partner to its Corporate Law practice

Panama, January 6, 2020. Morgan & Morgan is pleased to announce the promotion of Aristides Anguizola to the partnership of the firm. The designation of Mr. Anguizola comes to reinforce the firm´s already robust Corporate Law team. Mr. Anguizola has concentrated his practice in mining and has significant experience providing legal support for mineral exploration and

Morgan & Morgan lawyers and practices recognized in The Legal 500 – Latin America guide

Panama, December 16, 2019. Morgan & Morgan repeated as a leading Panamanian firm in The Legal 500 – Latin America Guide. Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Offshore and Shipping earned the top-tier rankings. In addition, five lawyers of the firm received recommendations: Francisco Arias / “Leading Individual” Jazmina Rovi /

Morgan & Morgan Partners recommended by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA)

 Panama, November 25, 2019. Partners Carlos Ernesto González Ramírez (Antitrust & Competition), Inocencio Galindo (Banking & Finance), and Francisco Arias (Corporate and M&A) have been included at LACCA Approved 2020, a selection of Latin American leading lawyers in specific areas of law.  Approved lawyers have been personally recommended by members of LACCA, who are all

Morgan & Morgan qualifies in IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate guide 2020

Morgan & Morgan received top-tier rankings in the international directory IFLR1000, a guide that analyzes the work of lawyers in the financial and corporate transactional area. In addition, five lawyers of the firm are listed as leading professionals: Aristides Anguizola – Rising Star Francisco Arias – Highly Regarded Carlos Ernesto González Ramírez – Highly Regarded