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
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
Notable
Areas of Practice
Professionals
Partners
![Kharla Aizpurua Olmos](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81154.png)
Kharla Aizpurua Olmos
Partner![Ricardo Aleman](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81160.png)
Ricardo Aleman
Partner![Fernando Alfaro](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81178.png)
Fernando Alfaro
Partner![Aristides Anguizola](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81179.png)
Aristides Anguizola
Partner![Mercedes Arauz de Grimaldo](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81192.png)
Mercedes Arauz de Grimaldo
Partner![Ricardo Arias](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81181.png)
Ricardo Arias
Partner![Rodrigo Ernesto Arias](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81182.png)
Rodrigo Ernesto Arias
Partner![Francisco Arias G.](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81180.png)
Francisco Arias G.
Partner![Laura Barrios](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81183.png)
Laura Barrios
Partner![Fernando Boyd](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81101.jpg)
Fernando Boyd
Partner![Jose Carrizo](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81184.png)
Jose Carrizo
Partner![Ana Carolina Castillo](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81185.png)
Ana Carolina Castillo
Partner![Raul Castro](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81186.png)
Raul Castro
Partner![Enrique de Alba](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81187.png)
Enrique de Alba
Partner![Fanny Evans](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81188.png)
Fanny Evans
Partner![Eduardo Ferrer](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81189.png)
Eduardo Ferrer
Partner![Inocencio Galindo](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81190.png)
Inocencio Galindo
Partner![Carlos Ernesto González Ramírez](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81191.png)
Carlos Ernesto González Ramírez
Partner![Luis Miguel Hincapie](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81193.png)
Luis Miguel Hincapie
Partner![Roberto Lewis Morgan](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81194.png)
Roberto Lewis Morgan
Partner![Francisco J. Linares](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81195.png)
Francisco J. Linares
Partner![Luis G. Manzanares Sanchez](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/14000/a14963.png)
Luis G. Manzanares Sanchez
Partner![Maria Teresa Mendoza](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81196.png)
Maria Teresa Mendoza
Partner![Albalira Montufar](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81197.png)
Albalira Montufar
Partner![Juan David Morgan Jr.](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81198.png)
Juan David Morgan Jr.
Partner![Luis G. Raven](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81199.png)
Luis G. Raven
Partner![Jorge Luis Reyes](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81200.png)
Jorge Luis Reyes
Partner![Jose Rafael Reyes](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81201.png)
Jose Rafael Reyes
Partner![Omar Cadul Rodriguez](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81202.png)
Omar Cadul Rodriguez
Partner![Romulo Roux](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81203.png)
Romulo Roux
Partner![Jazmina Rovi](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81204.png)
Jazmina Rovi
Partner![Mayte Sanchez Gonzalez](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81205.png)
Mayte Sanchez Gonzalez
Partner![Mario Tejeira](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81207.png)
Mario Tejeira
Partner![Simon Tejeira Q](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81206.png)
Simon Tejeira Q
Partner![Alvaro Tomas](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81208.png)
Alvaro Tomas
Partner![Luis Vallarino](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81209.png)
Luis Vallarino
Partner![Ramon Varela](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81210.png)
Ramon Varela
Partner![Roberto Vidal](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/38000/a38431.jpg)
Roberto Vidal
PartnerArticles
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...
Press
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...
Morgan & Morgan advised Biocorp Holding, S.A. in the sale of Pharma Consulting Group, S.A. to Swixx BioPharma AG.
Morgan & Morgan served as legal advisors of Biocorp Holding, S.A. in a sequence of transactions culminating in the complete sale of Pharma Consulting Group, S.A. (“PCG”) to Swixx BioPharma AG. PCG is the parent company of Laboratorios Biopas, a prominent pharmaceutical company in Latin America, dedicated to the licensing, promotion, and distribution of specialized and innovative pharmaceutical products, operating in 20 countries.Morgan & Morgan also advised Biocorp Holding, S.A. in the share purchase and debt repayment agreement with Darby Fund III Holdings, L.P., which was required for closing the transaction with Swixx BioPharma AG...