TerraLex named Global Network of the Year

Panama, April 24, 2018.  As the proud TerraLex member firm for Panama, we are excited to announce that The Lawyer named TerraLex “Global Network of the Year” at its annual European Awards program in London. Recognized as the benchmark of excellence in the European legal sector, The Lawyer European Awards honors leaders in the market.

Morgan & Morgan presents forum: Trends in Labor Matters 2018, what are the new regulations?

Panama, April 25, 2018. Morgan & Morgan announces forum on “Trends in Labor Matters 2018: What are the new regulations?” to be held on Tuesday, May 29, from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Titanio conference room of The Americas Golden Towers in Panama City. The event is addressed mainly to businesspeople, managers, human resources

Morgan & Morgan is internationally recognized for its Pro Bono program

Panama, March 27, 2018. For the fifth consecutive year, Morgan & Morgan has received the “Leading Lights” recognition in Latin America for the Pro Bono program that the firm executes with the invaluable support of its team of lawyers. This distinction was granted by the British publication Latin Lawyer, who together with the Cyrus R.

Foreigners with nationalities that require an entry visa may enter Panama with a Schengen Visa

By means of the Executive Decree No. 114, as of April 4th, 2018, foreigners of nationalities that require a visa to enter the Republic of Panama may enter with a Schengen Visa or current European Union Residence. Comments: By means of the Executive Decree No. 114 of April 4th, 2018, any foreigner who requires a

Citizens of the Republic of India will require a Stamped Visa to enter in Panamanian territory

By means of the Executive Decree No. 113 of April 4th, 2018, the Republic of India 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 Republic of India. Officials from the National Immigration Authority and the

Travel permit for minors will be online

As of April 1st, the travel permits for minors must be done only digitally.  Comments: The interested party must access the website of the National Immigration Authority (migracion.gob.pa), then go to the section “Online Immigration” – option “Requests” and thus access to “Minors Permits”. Attach the following documents in PDF: Copy of Passport (Residents) or

jueves santo ing

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

huella 01

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