CYPRUS, an introduction
Cyprus as a Country In spite of the fact that Cyprus is usually associated with sandy beaches and an amiable climate, it is equally true that this small island is perhaps the one of the most up and coming jurisdictions in international tax planning. Cyprus is located in the eastern node of the Mediterranean Sea,
Significant amendments to Panama's Securities Law
Back in 1999, a law was adopted renovating an autonomous regulator and putting in place a modern regime to govern securities and capital markets in Panama, placing the local regulatory environment very much in line with legislation in force in more developed markets such as the United States (including, for example, the creation of the
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STEP ASIA CONFERENCE 2011. Singapore. TRUSTS, FAMILIES AND BUSINESS – An Asian Focus.
As the Morgan & Morgan Group completes its third year of presence in Singapore, the fiduciary family in this ever thriving financial center was handsomely treated with the best the industry has to offer, as the 2011 edition of our STEP ASIA Conference took place at the Fairmont Hotel. The gathering was a resounding success,
Maritime Labor Convention, 2006 and Its Importance
The Maritime Labor Convention of 2006 is an instrument that contains an approximate of 70 different provisions on labor-related matters in the maritime industry, which was approved by the International Labor Organization (ILO), in view of the absence of minimum standards that offered labor security and decent living conditions to the seafarers. The Maritime Labor
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Trust and Private Foundations: Securing the Future for the Next Generation
While many powerful countries are being affected with their own economic issues, the world is magnified by the impressive growth that China has experienced in the past few years. China’s openness and the current development of its business and financial environment have been giving its citizens greater opportunities of economic success and improvement of their
New immigration subcategory established by the Government of the Republic of Panama
The Republic of Panama has been a transit country historically, where people of different nationalities have come together forming a multiethnic and multicultural society. Foreigners along with locals have made great contributions to the development of the Panamanian nationality. The expansion of the Panama Canal, a modern system of public transport, new infrastructure projects like
Panama, an attractive destination for global investment
In recent years, Panama has been a country where investors in industries worldwide have put their focus on. The expansion of the Panama Canal, a new and modern public transport system, new infrastructure projects in the road network, among others, present an investment opportunity in the coming years. Recently, the country was included in the
HSBC Sells Latin American Assets to Colombian bank Banco Davivienda
Morgan & Morgan asesoró al grupo HSBC en el aspecto legal panameño, en la venta de su operación local a la institución financiera colombiana Banco Davivienda, en tres países de Centro América: El Salvador, Honduras y Costa Rica. El grupo bancario había acordado una transacción de $801 millones (£513 millones) con el banco colombiano Davivienda.
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Morgan & Morgan advised First Quantum Minerals in connection with a US$850 million Senior Notes Offering
Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian counsel to First Quantum Minerals Ltd., in connection with the offer of up to US$850 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.50% Senior Notes pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S. First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has a global portfolio of mining assets located in Australia, Finland, Mauritania, Panama, Peru,
- Publicado en Banking Law, Inocencio Galindo, Mining, Roberto Vidal, Securities and Capital Markets
Morgan & Morgan en Getting The Deal Through: Market Intelligence-Shipping
Jazmina Rovi y Francisco Linares, socios de Morgan & Morgan, contribuyeron con el capítulo de Panamá de la primera edición de Getting the Deal Through: Market Intelligence-Shipping, publicación que invita a profesionales destacados en sus jurisdicciones a que realicen un completo análisis sobre la evolución y el escenario regulatorio de la industria marítima a nivel
- Publicado en 2017, Francisco Linares, Jazmina Rovi, Press Room