Latin Lawyer highlighted Morgan & Morgan

The 2019 edition of Latin Lawyer recommended Morgan & Morgan as the largest firm in Panama.  “A large headcount and an established presence in the market gives Morgan & Morgan the manpower and experience required to guide some of Panama’s most significant transactions”, states the guide. Partners Juan David Morgan Jr., Francisco Linares, Enrique De

BVI: Economic Substance Legislation

Fanny Evans, associate at Morgan & Morgan The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has passed legislation requiring certain legal entities carrying on relevant activities to demonstrate adequate economic substance in the BVI. The owners of any company or limited partnership registered or incorporated in the BVI should be aware of this legislation and consider how they

The National Immigration Authority communicates new regulations for the immigration processes of Venezuelans in Panama

By means of Executive Decree No. 123 of March 26th, 2019, the nationals from Venezuela who currently live in Panama and hold an expired passport will be able to use this passport to file their immigration processes, provided they have an extension stamp issued by the Consulate of Venezuela. Comments: This Executive Decree only applies

Panama: New Law on Protection of Personal Data

With the enactment of Law No. 81 on Protection of Personal Data, the Republic of Panama aims to establish the principles, rights, obligations and procedures that regulate the protection of personal data, also considering their interrelation with private life and other rights and fundamental freedoms of citizens, by natural or legal persons, public or private

Outstanding participation of Morgan & Morgan at Panama Maritime Conference and Exhibition 2019

More than 500 local and international companies and individuals from the maritime industry gathered in the Republic of Panama for the fourteenth edition of Panama Maritime Conference & Exhibition, the largest maritime event in Panama, which took place from March 17th to March 19th, 2019, at the Megapolis Convention Center. Several topics were discussed during

Morgan & Morgan: among the most recognized brands in the Central American region

The Morgan & Morgan brand was featured as one of the most important in the Central American region in the report “Companies of Regional Impact” prepared by Forbes Central America. The study, which was conducted through surveys of 400 Central American professionals, highlights the companies that have made a positive impact in the region through

Morgan & Morgan featured in the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Investor-State Arbitration 2019

Jose Carrizo, partner and head of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group of the firm, contributed with the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Investor-State Arbitration 2019, a publication that summarizes common issues in investor-state arbitration laws and regulations.  Mr. Carrizo is an experienced attorney with ample knowledge in both domestic and international arbitration processes.

Morgan & Morgan Forum on Transfer Pricing

Morgan & Morgan, in partnership with Grupo Camacho Internacional (Costa Rica), presented a forum on Transfer Pricing Matters for a distinguished group of clients of the firm with the objective of updating them about important changes on this complex issue, which affects both local and multinationals companies with operations in Panama. The topics were presented

Morgan & Morgan presented the forum: Trends in Labor Law 2019

Morgan & Morgan, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Chiriquí (CAMCHI), presented the forum: Trends in Labor Law 2019; a seminar organized for the business sector of the province of Chiriqui in the Republic of Panama. The topics were presented by lawyers Ricardo Aleman, Maria Teresa Mendoza and Milagros Caballero,

Intellectual Property team of Morgan & Morgan is featured in The World´s Leading Trademark Professionals 2019

Enrique Jiménez, María Eugenia Brenes and Allen Candanedo, partner and associates of the Intellectual Property Department of Morgan & Morgan, have been featured in the 2019 edition of the ranking table World Trademark Review 1000 – The World´s Leading Trademark Professionals. The publication, which focuses exclusively on trademark lawyers, has become the “definitive source of