Morgan & Morgan is recognized as an outstanding firm for its diversity initiatives

Morgan & Morgan was recognized as an outstanding firm at the 2017 Americas Women in Business Law Awards, organized by Euromoney Legal Media Group. This recognition highlights the best initiatives of law firms around the world in diversity, gender equality, innovative projects, minorities, work-personal life balance, pro bono work and talent retention. These nominations are

Regulation of tourists stay in Panama

By Executive Decree No. 269 of May 29th, 2017, the stay as tourists for nationals from Colombia, Nicaragua and Venezuela, reduces to 90 days. Comments: This Executive Decree applies to individuals who are nationals of Colombia, Nicaragua and Venezuela. A term of ninety (90) days is established for individuals of the above-mentioned nationalities to remain

Nueva Ley que crea la Licencia de Paternidad en Panamá

Mediante la Ley No. 27 de martes 23 de mayo de 2017 se crea la licencia de paternidad para trabajadores de empresas privadas y servidores públicos. Comentarios: La Licencia de paternidad aplica para trabajadores, cuya esposa o conviviente en condiciones de singularidad y estabilidad, se encuentre en estado de gravidez. Para acogerse a la licencia

Morgan & Morgan Strengthens Immigration and Labor Law Practices

Morgan & Morgan is pleased to announce the recent incorporation of partners Ricardo Aleman, Maria Teresa Mendoza and Albalira Montufar to the firm, with the purpose of maintaining the highest level of service in the areas of immigration and labor law of the firm.  They each possess extensive experience advising domestic and multinational corporations, and

Paternity leave for employees and public servants

María Teresa Mendoza Vallejo, Partner, Labor Law, Morgan & Morgan On May 24, 2017, Act 27 of May 23rd, 2017 was published in the Official Gazette No. 28285-B of May 24th, 2017, which establishes the Paternity Leave, applicable both to employees of private sector, as well as to public servants, effective since May 25th, 2017.

Francisco Linares, new Chairman of the Panamanian Maritime Law Association

Dr. Francisco Linares, partner of Morgan & Morgan, took office as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Panamanian Maritime Law Association for the 2017-2018 term. The act took place last May 5 at the Museum of the Interoceanic Canal in Panama City, with the presence of personalities and professionals of the legal and

Morgan & Morgan participated in Panamanian electricity market forum

On April 6, 2017, in commemoration of the 20 years of the Electricity Law, the “Past, present and future of the electricity sector” forum was held in Panama City, organized by the National Bar Association. Morgan & Morgan participated as a sponsor of this event, which brought together lawyers, lenders, developers and government officials who

Morgan & Morgan recognized at The Chambers Women in Law Awards: Latin America 2016

For second year in a row, Morgan & Morgan was recognized at The Chambers Women in Law Awards: Latin America 2016; this time in the category of Outstanding Firm for Furthering Women´s Professional Development and Talent Management. “Morgan & Morgan keeps its commitment to promoting gender equality and providing professional development opportunities for both men

MMG China participates in the China Offshore Summit Shanghai 2016

MMG China, a member of Morgan & Morgan Group, was one of the main sponsors of the sixth China Offshore Summit held in Shanghai with the purpose of educate Chinese financial intermediaries on the effective use of tax planning and asset management tools available in the offshore industry. The event had the participation of over

Morgan & Morgan incorpora a Diego Alejandro Abadía a su equipo marítimo

Morgan & Morgan is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Diego Alejandro Abadia, who joins the more than eighty (80) lawyers who make up the Morgan & Morgan Group’s international network. After gaining experience as a lawyer in the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), where he had the opportunity to handle legal matters within the