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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Panama, Panama
Overview
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
Lawyers Worldwide: 75
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Kharla Aizpurua Olmos
PartnerRicardo Aleman
PartnerFernando Alfaro
PartnerAristides Anguizola
PartnerMercedes Arauz de Grimaldo
PartnerRicardo Arias
PartnerRodrigo Ernesto Arias
PartnerFrancisco Arias G.
PartnerLaura Barrios
PartnerFernando Boyd
PartnerJose Carrizo
PartnerAna Carolina Castillo
PartnerRaul Castro
PartnerEnrique de Alba
PartnerFanny Evans
PartnerEduardo Ferrer
PartnerInocencio Galindo
PartnerCarlos Ernesto González Ramírez
PartnerLuis Miguel Hincapie
PartnerRoberto Lewis Morgan
PartnerFrancisco J. Linares
PartnerLuis G. Manzanares Sanchez
PartnerMaria Teresa Mendoza
PartnerAlbalira Montufar
PartnerJuan David Morgan Jr.
PartnerLuis G. Raven
PartnerJorge Luis Reyes
PartnerJose Rafael Reyes
PartnerOmar Cadul Rodriguez
PartnerRomulo Roux
PartnerJazmina Rovi
PartnerMayte Sanchez Gonzalez
PartnerMario Tejeira
PartnerSimon Tejeira Q
PartnerAlvaro Tomas
PartnerLuis Vallarino
PartnerRamon Varela
PartnerRoberto Vidal
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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 Grupo Estrella in relation to a syndicated term loan financing granted by certain local banks.
Morgan & Morgan Legal acted as legal counsel to Grupo Estrella in relation to an acquisition finance whereby through a newly incorporated Panamanian special purpose vehicle and a United Kingdom special purpose vehicle they obtained financing from a syndicated term loan granted by certain local banks to then acquire 15% of a natural gas-based plant (381MW) and a liquified gas (GNL) terminal of a local infrastructure project related to the energy sector...
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cirsa Finance International S.à.r.l. in connection with the offering of senior secured notes for an amount of up to €650 million.
Morgan & Morgan Legal acted as Panamanian legal counsel to Cirsa Finance International S.à.r.l. (the “Issuer”), in connection with the offering (the “Offering”) pursuant to the final offering memorandum dated January 30, 2024 (the "Offering Memorandum") of €650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes consisting of €450,000,000 6.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 and €200,000,000 Floating Rate Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the “Notes”), issued by the Issuer and guaranteed by its direct parent, Cirsa Enteprises, S.A.U. (the “Company”), and, among others, Gaming & Services de Panamá, S.A...