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Government establishes half-day of work on Thursday, March 29

The Government of the Republic of Panama, through Executive Decree No. 40 of Tuesday, March 20, 2018, orders the closure of public and municipal offices, nationwide, on Thursday, March 29, 2018 (Holy Thursday) at twelve (12) noon on the occasion of Holy Week.  Comments:  Terms on administrative procedures are suspended on March 29. Banking institutions

Morgan & Morgan recognized in the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide

For the second consecutive year, Morgan & Morgan was recognized as a leading firm-Band #1 in the second edition of Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide – Private Wealth Law section,  a publication aimed at the international private wealth market and a key reference point of the world´s leading firms in terms of service

Morgan & Morgan promotes corporate lawyer to partner

Panama, March 15, 2018.  Morgan & Morgan is pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Fernando Boyd to the partnership of the firm. Fernando Boyd works in the Estate Planning and Corporate Services Department. Mr. Boyd concentrates his practice in business and corporate law, estate planning, private interest foundations, and company formation and management.  He

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Resolution of the Ministry of Labor establishes the requirements for the affiliation of foreigners in the Department of Labor Immigration

Comments: Pursuant to Executive Decree No. 76 of December 26, 2017 and Resolution No. DM-064-2018 of February 8, 2018, published on February 20th in the Official Gazette, the Ministry of Labor will require the affiliation of foreigners in the Department of Labor Immigration. This affiliation will consist of (i) a scan of the fingerprints through

Morgan & Morgan promotes new partner

Morgan & Morgan is pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Ricardo Arias to the partnership of the firm. Ricardo Arias works in the Corporate Law Department of the firm.  Mr. Arias holds over ten years of experience advising capital markets transactions. He has represented local and foreign lenders as well as local and foreign

Regulation of Paternity Leave for private sector employees and public servants

Executive Decree no. 83 of Wednesday, December 27, 2017 has been issued to regulate the Law on Paternity Leave, No. 27 of May 23, 2017, applicable to employees of the private sector and public servants. Maria Teresa Mendoza, expert in labor law and partner of Morgan & Morgan summarizes below the most relevant aspects of

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Morgan & Morgan makes contributions to compilation of articles on the Securities Market of Panama sponsored by the Superintendency of the Securities Market of Panama

Associates Ricardo Arias and Pablo Epifanio, lawyers of the Corporate Law Department of Morgan & Morgan authored articles “Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs”) and “A glance to compliance measures applicable to the securities market”, both included in Volume IV of the Compilation of Articles on Regulation and Operation sponsored by the Superintendency of the Securities

Interview with Carlos Ernesto Gonzalez Ramirez by China Global Television Network

Carlos Ernesto González Ramírez, partner of Morgan & Morgan and expert Commercial and International Law, was interviewed by China Global Television (CGTN) as part of the report made by this news agency in the framework of the visit of public officials and Panamanian businessmen to the People´s Republic of China. “We foresee as lawyers an

Morgan & Morgan Associate participated as a speaker in Accounting and Taxation Congress

Amanda Barraza de Wong, associate of Morgan & Morgan, participated as speaker in the Annual Congress of Accounting and Taxation (CACOTYF-Panama 2017), held on October 3 and 4 in Panama City. Morgan & Morgan was also a sponsor of this event which brought together professionals from diverse areas who engage into a great number of

Citizens of the People’s Republic of China will require a Stamped Visa to enter in Panamanian territory

By means of the Executive Decree No. 552 of October 16th, 2017, the People’s Republic of China is included within the countries that require Stamped Visa issued by Panamanian Consulate, to enter the national territory. Comments: • This Executive Decree only applies to nationals of the People’s Republic of China. • Officials from the National