Morgan & Morgan advised Grupo Estrella on the acquisition of Cemex Panama.
Panama, October 3, 2025. Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel to Grupo Estrella in the acquisition of Cemex Panama’s assets, a transaction valued at over US$200 million. The deal included the Cemento Bayano plant, located in Calzada Larga, Chilibre, with two integrated production lines, as well as cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates operations. Grupo Estrella,
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Panama Establishes Procedure to Verify Authenticity of Medical Certificates of Incapacity
Panama, August 21, 2025. By means of Executive Decree No. 17 dated August 11, 2025, the Government of Panama has established the regulatory framework for the procedure to verify the authenticity of Medical Certificates of Incapacity. The purpose of this regulation is to ensure proper management, monitoring, control, and traceability of such certificates, thereby strengthening the
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Chambers Corporate Immigration Global Practice Guide 2025: Panama.
Panama, June 30, 2025. Morgan & Morgan’s Immigration Law team, comprised of partner Albalira Montufar, senior associates Patricia Henderson and Carolina Tejada, and associate Ivette González, contributed to the Panama chapter of Chambers Corporate Immigration Practice Guide 2025, the third edition of this guide globally. Our analysis offers an expert opinion on corporate immigration policies in Panama, including main labor and investment
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Morgan & Morgan advised Platinum Brands, S.A. on acquisition of KFC and Dairy Queen assets in Panama.
Panama, May 31, 2024. Morgan & Morgan has advised Platinum Brands, S.A. (“PBSA”) on the acquisition of assets related to the operation of the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Dairy Queen franchises in the Republic of Panama, previously owned by Franquicias Panameñas, S.A. (“FPSA”). As part of this transaction, PBSA has assumed the operation of