Throughout my career as a banker and as an attorney, as well as through experiences with friends and their families, I have noticed that there is no topic more taboo than talking to someone about their death and how they intend to distribute their accumulated assets during their lifetime. It is incredible that, for many, this topic is so difficult to face with an objective mind to leave their estate affairs in order, no matter how small it may be. After all, as the flamboyant singer of the band The Doors, Jim Morrison, said when referring to life: "Nobody gets out of here alive...
Morgan & Morgan
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Luis G. Manzanares Sanchez
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Roberto Vidal
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Panama, Panama
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With 100 years of trajectory, Morgan & Morgan is a full-service Panamanian law firm, regularly assisting local and multinational corporations from different industries, as well as recognized financial institutions, government agencies, and individual clients.
In particular, the firm has been involved in all stages of the development of mega projects related to energy, water supply, construction, oil, mining, public infrastructure, retail, ports, transportation, among others.
The growth of Panamanian economy and the fact that Panama has become an important regional investment center, has given Morgan & Morgan´s attorneys the opportunity to acquire considerable experience in multidisciplinary practices covering the entire spectrum of the needs of our clients.
Year this Office was Established: 1923
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Luis G. Manzanares Sanchez
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Roberto Vidal
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Allen Candanedo
Senior AssociateArticles
The United Kingdom Economic Crime Act
The United Kingdom (UK) Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act (the Act”) came into force on 15th March, 2022. A new Register of Overseas Entities will be created and held by Companies House. This new Act forms part of the UK government’s strategy to combat economic crime, while making sure that legitimate businesses continue to see the UK as a great place to invest. What does this mean?The new register will require overseas entities that purchased any UK land (which for the avoidance of doubt includes all residential, commercial, or agricultural property) on or after 1 January 1999 to declare its beneficial owners or managing officers...
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Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Orla Mining Ltd. and Minera Cerro Quema, S.A. in connection with a secured credit facility for an amount of up to US$200 million.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Orla Mining Ltd. (“Orla”), as borrower and Minera Cerro Quema, S.A., as guarantor (“MCQ”) with respect to a refinancing of an existing secured credit facility, increasing the facility from US$150 million to US$200 million and extending the term. The Refinancing includes a term facility and a revolving facility through a syndicate of lenders composed of The Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal, and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The proceeds from the Refinancing were used to repay the existing project finance facility, with the balance of the revolving facility available for general corporate purposes and working capital...
Morgan & Morgan outstands in Chambers Latin America 2024.
Once again, Morgan & Morgan consolidates its position as the leading law firm in Panama in Chambers Latin America Guide 2024, the key reference point of Latin American top law firms. The firm achieved 22 top individual rankings in 7 practice areas, the highest number for a Panamanian law firm. The 18 recommended attorneys are: • Allen Candanedo: Intellectual Property. • Ana Carolina Castillo Solis: Projects and Energy. • Francisco Arias G.: Banking and Finance / Capital Markets / Corporate and M&A. • Francisco Linares: Shipping (Litigation). • Inocencio Galindo: Banking and Finance / Projects and Energy / Corporate and M&A. • Jazmina Rovi: Shipping...