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The Shipping Law Review: Panama.

Panama, June 22, 2023. Juan David Morgan Jr., partner and head of the Shipping and Admiralty Litigation practice of Morgan & Morgan, contributed to the tenth edition of The Shipping Law Review. The publication highlights the leading jurisdictions and critical features of regulations concerning handling maritime disputes, including dispute resolution procedures, shipbuilding contracts, contracts of carriage and

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Panama Confirms the “Non-Amparization” of Arbitral Awards

In Latin America, the generally called “amparo” is a means of protection against any violation of a person’s (natural or legal) constitutional rights. In essence, after obtaining an unfavorable arbitral award or requesting the enforcement and recognition of it, the interested party has to go before the competent judicial authorities. After said processes, many Latin American

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Morgan & Morgan nominated for the Powered by Pro Bono Award

Panama, June 19, 2023. Thomson Reuters Foundation held the TrustLaw Awards 2023 – an event celebrating some of the most remarkable pro bono projects undertaken by legal teams with NGOs and social enterprises worldwide. This year Morgan & Morgan was nominated for its advice to Calvert Impact Capital Inc, a U.S. non-profit organization, for the

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Morgan & Morgan celebrates its 100th anniversary.

A tradition of excellence, commitment, and relentless innovation.   Panama City, Panama. In 2023, Morgan & Morgan celebrates its first centennial of successful trajectory and commitment with its clients, professional staff, and community-100 years of providing comprehensive legal services and leading the legal sector in Panama.    A history that began in 1923 when founder

Morgan & Morgan participated in The International Maritime Law Seminar (IMLS), Singapore 2023

Singapore, June 7, 2023. Morgan & Morgan participated as one of the main sponsors of the International Maritime Law Seminar (IMLS), an annual event focused on current key issues in the global maritime economy and the development of international maritime law. Mr. Francisco Linares, partner in the Shipping and Admiralty Litigation Department of Morgan &

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ICLG Lending & Secured Finance 2023: Panama Chapter.

Panama, May 23, 2023. Partner Kharla Aizpurua Olmos contributed to the Panama chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) – Lending & Secured Finance 2023 – a guide to lending and secured finance laws and regulations in 33 jurisdictions. Panama chapter covers common issues including guarantees, collateral security, financial assistance, syndicated lending, and LIBOR placement. The chapter is

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STEP Caribbean Conference 2023.

Panama, May 16, 2023. MMG Trust (Belize-Bahamas-BVI) had an outstanding participation as a sponsor of the STEP Caribbean Conference 2023, “Intrapreneurship – driving change in an uncertain world,” held in Panama City from May 10 to 12. The event brought together professionals from the Caribbean and Central America region experienced in the trust and corporate

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Bloomberg Tax Guide 2023: Panama Chapter.

Panama, April 27, 2023. Partner José Rafael Reyes contributed to the Panama chapter of Bloomberg Tax´s Country Guides – a guide to corporate taxes in more than 200 jurisdictions. The publication provides detailed summaries to give a non-resident business an understanding of its tax liability and permit it to manage some compliance elements. Country Guides covers corporate taxes, personal taxes,

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The World´s Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR) 2023

Panama, April 15, 2023. Allen Candanedo and Maria Eugenia Brenes, attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department of the firm, have been featured in the 2023 edition of the ranking table World Trademark Review 1000 – The World´s Leading Trademark Professionals – a unique guide that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the

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The Ministry of Labor updates and introduces new modifications to the Labor Immigration regulations in Panama (Executive Decree No. 6 of April 13, 2023).

Executive Decree No. 6 of April 13, 2023 (hereinafter the “Decree”) that regulates Labor Immigration and subrogates Executive Decree No. 4 of March 2, 2023, therefore replacing it entirely, with the objective of regulating Labor Immigration and repeal all regulations relating to work permits in Panama. MOST RELEVANT CHANGES AND ADDITIONS: A. Classification of Work Permits: The