Press Release

Morgan & Morgan to play key role in growing ties between Panama and emerging markets

ISFIN has teamed up with leading law firm Morgan & Morgan as its exclusive partner in the Republic of Panama.

Prof. Laurent MARLIERE, CEO of ISFIN, says “Strategically located between North and South America, Panama seeks to acquire growing attention from investors based in the Muslim markets!

Panama has several large projects already in progress and foresees additional ones of great value particularly in infrastructure, logistics, tourism and transportation, and our partner Morgan & Morgan is the right intermediary to assist potential investors through their local dealings. For example, the Panama Canal expansion has created a new industry revolving around maritime ports, storage facilities and logistics.

Panama is an attractive jurisdiction and supports foreign investment with a favourable business climate and taxation. The country has been at the forefront to attract more foreign direct investments than any other regional player. The country has had remarkable GDP growth averaging just over 10% the last two years. It's the largest economy in Central America, mainly thanks to the Panama Canal. Panama City is the largest financial centre in Central America. Our local ISFIN partners can open the doors for investments from the Islamic world thanks to their understanding of local regulations and their international business culture.” adds MARLIERE.

Morgan & Morgan Partner Roberto LEWIS, states “Morgan & Morgan-Attorneys at Law is among the top law firms in Panama and Central America, with the most experienced attorneys and multidisciplinary practices. The firm is a member of the Morgan & Morgan Group (MMG), an extensive and dynamic network of legal, fiduciary and financial services with operations in 20 cities of America, Asia, and Europe. Morgan & Morgan regularly assist local and foreign corporations, from several industries, in important investments in Panama and the region. We are committed to helping Asian companies and investors from our offices located in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore”.



Senior Associate Alexis Medina, who until recently supervised the Singapore Offices,adds: « Morgan & Morgan is characterized by a leadership based on values and principles and a history of tradition and stability of its team of partners, lawyers and executives, all first class.

The primary goal of its founders has been to preserve the prosperity, harmony and mystique among its partners and employees, while ensuring leadership and growth over time. There is a healthy interdependence between those who lead and shape the different business lines dominated with sincere and fluid communication. Parallel to this, we highlight a deep commitment to community development and to delivering the best and most healthy legal, fiduciary and financial practices locally and internationally. We view with great optimism our expansion in Asia and the opportunity to offer our services in that most important region of the world. We feel that being a member of ISFIN will help us immensely to achieve our goals..

The firm’s client base includes public, international and local companies. Morgan & Morgan is reputed for its practical solutions in different area as banking and finance, business and corporate law, estate planning and corporate services, government procurement and contracts, intellectual property, litigation and dispute resolution, maritime litigation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, international tax planning and covers many other areas.

“Our cooperation with ISFIN is going to open new opportunities for us to welcome Islamic investment in Panama and the region and also to advise our clients about the importance of the Islamic markets,” adds LEWIS.”

Morgan & Morgan is highly positioned in most legal rankings and was awarded for its performing practice in many jurisdictions.

ISFIN is the world’s leading platform for law firms specializing in Islamic Finance, investments from and to the Muslim world and the Halal industry. The alliance covers more than 65 jurisdictions around the world.
ISFIN’s membership is composed of the most innovative and highly regarded independent law firms in their field.

Contact Information:

Laurent Marliere, CEO ISFIN
+(32) 475422149
[email protected]
www.isfin.net

Roberto Lewis, Partner, Morgan & Morgan
+ (507) 265 7777
[email protected]
www.morimor.com

Alexis Medina, Senior Associate, Morgan & Morgan
+ (507) 265 7777
[email protected]
www.morimor.com