The need to find mitigation mechanisms against climate change increases as time passes. In this context, Panamanian legislation is directly influenced by international instruments whose main objective is to combat the effects of climate change and assume commitments to reduce greenhouse gases ("GHGs") emissions; within which is the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, adopted by Panama through Law 88 of November 30, 1998; the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change through Law 10 of April 12, 1995; the Paris Agreement through Law 40 of September 12, 2016, and, the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol through Law 38 of June 3, 2015...
Morgan & Morgan
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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
Lawyers Worldwide: 82
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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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Why should commit to estate planning?
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...
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The Role of the Reserve Director
This article is intended to inform about the advantage of using a “Reserve Director” in the jurisdictions of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Belize.As is known, these jurisdictions allow a single director and shareholder to be maintained and both roles can be executed by the same natural person. This allows absolute control of the company and total confidentiality; however, it is a fact that, in the event of the death of that person, the company would be left in an uncertain state, without being able to appoint new directors until the succession process is completed...
Morgan & Morgan´s Private Wealth Law team top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2024.
For the ninth consecutive year Morgan & Morgan has been designated a "Band 1" Law Firm in Panama in the Private Wealth Law section of Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2024, a publication aimed at the international private wealth market and estate planning and a key reference point of the world´s leading firms in terms of service excellence and reputation. Six attorneys were also distinguished with top rankings as Notable Practitioners in the guide:Roberto Lewis Morgan (Senior Statespeople), Of Counsel, recognized for his depth of expertise in wealth preservation and distribution matters, including private interest foundations and corporate vehicles...