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

Senior Partner of Morgan & Morgan received recognition from the Superintendency of Banks of Panama

Dr. Eduardo Ferrer, Senior Partner of Morgan & Morgan, received from the Board of Directors of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP for its initials in Spanish) a plaque of recognition in virtue of his legacy, commitment and permanent contribution to the development and strengthening of the banking regulation, in favor of the stability,

Increase in fines for employers hiring foreign personnel without valid work permit

This Law modifies the fines that the Ministry of Labor may impose to employers that hire foreign personnel without having a valid work permit, and the employment of minors, without complying with the requirements established in the law. Comments:  The fines that the Ministry of Labor may apply when foreign personnel is detected without a

Decreto Ejecutivo que crea el requisito de Visa Estampada para ciudadanos de nacionalidad venezolana

Mediante este Decreto Ejecutivo se incluye a la República Bolivariana de Venezuela dentro de los países que requieren Visa Estampada por Cónsul de Panamá para ingresar al territorio nacional Comentarios:  Este Decreto Ejecutivo solo aplica a personas de nacionalidad venezolana. Se designará un funcionario del Servicio Nacional de Migración y un funcionario del Consejo de

Morgan & Morgan participated in forum on labor immigration challenges in Panama

On July 26, 2017, a forum was held in Panama called, “Labor immigration flexibility or restriction, what do we need?” organized by the Panamanian Association of Business Executives. Said forum served as a platform to discuss issues of national interest on legal and practical aspects of work and residence permits for aliens, legalizations and mechanisms

Morgan & Morgan participated in conference on risks in the recruitment of personnel in companies

On June 21, 2017, the conference on “Risks in hiring job candidates” was held in Panama City, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Mexico-Panama (Camexpa). María Teresa Mendoza, partner in the Labor Law Department of Morgan & Morgan, took part as speaker with the theme “Legal aspects in the process of selecting candidates for

Nestor J. Broce, new president of STEP-Panama

Nestor J. Broce, lawyer of MMG Trust, took office as the new president of STEP-Panama for the 2017-2018 period. Mr. Broce is a Senior Associate of Morgan & Morgan, and General Manager of MMG Trust (Panama) S.A., headquarter of the fiduciary operations of Morgan & Morgan Group in Panama. He has a solid professional background,

Attorneys of Morgan & Morgan participated in AmCham conference

Lawyers Kharla Aizpurua O. and Nestor J. Broce from the Legal and Fiduciary Units respectively, participated as speakers at the Law and Tax Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce of Panama (AmCham) to explain the Law 21 of May 10, 2017 that establishes the rules for regulation and supervision of trustees, the trusts business