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Recent relevant experience includes among others:

Advising, for more than 20 years, Minera Panama, S.A.  in connection with the US$6.7 Billion open-pit copper mining project Cobre Panamá, the biggest private sector investment in Panama history.

Advising Metro de Panama, S.A. in connection with Line 1, 2 and 3 of the Metro of Panama.

Advising Hitachi, Ltd.; Hitachi Rail STS; and Mitsubishi Corporation on their negotiation of an Agreement with Metro de Panamá, S.A., in connection to their participation as Nominated Subcontractor in the Metro of Panama Line 3 Project.

 Advising International Finance Corporation on the development and bidding of a project for the engineering design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of the US$500 million fourth transmission line in the Republic of Panama.

 
Advising, for more than 20 years, Panama Ports Company, S.A. (member of Hutchinson Ports Holdings), currently developing and operating the Port of Balboa and the Port of Cristobal on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the Republic of Panama. 

Advising AES Changuinola, S.A. and AES Panamá, S.A. (affiliates of The AES Corporation) in ongoing regulatory, commercial, environmental, financial and corporate matters related to the development and construction of the Changuinola I Project, a 223 MW run of the river hydroelectric plant developed in the province of Bocas del Toro, Republic of Panama, and one of the most important private investments in the country.

Clients (23)

  • Minera Panama
  • First Quantum Minerals
  • Metro de Panama
  • First Transit de Panama
  • Panama Ports
  • The AES Corporation
  • International Finance Corporation (IFC)
  • CIFI
  • Electron Investment
  • Banistmo Investment Corporation
  • Empresa Nacional de Energia (EMNADESA)
  • Central American Bank of Economic Integration (CABEI)
  • Ministry of Public Works of Panama
  • Thesan
  • Avanzalia
  • Empower Leasing Corp.
  • Hidroelectrica Bajos del Totuma
  • Desarrollos Hidroelectricos
  • Hidrotenencias
  • Hitachi Ltd.
  • Hitachi Rail STS
  • Mitsubishi Corporation
  • Elecnor

Industries (11)

  • Banks
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Mining and Metals
  • Real Estate
  • Telecommunications
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

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Projects & Energy - Panama

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Morgan & Morgan commands a strong reputation in the Panamanian market for advising well-known lenders, as well as high-profile sponsors, on the financing and development of infrastructure and energy projects. The Panama City-based team possesses strong experience representing clients in public bidding processes, in addition to advising on public contracts and service agreements with concessionaires. The department's expertise in the power arena continues to stand out, especially when it comes to regulatory and permitting matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Morgan & Morgan advised the International Finance Corporation, in its capacity of consultant to Empresa de Transmisión Eléctrica, on the development and bidding of a project for the engineering design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of the fourth transmission line in Panama.

Strengths

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  • Morgan & Morgan has excellent skills and in-depth knowledge of the energy industry as well as of the financial sector, which translates in effective solutions.

    Projects & Energy respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ramón Varela
    Ramón Varela

    Ramón Varela

    Based in Panama City, stellar partner Ramón Varela is routinely instructed by financial institutions to advise on their involvement in project finance mandates, as well as by clients in the development and operational phases of energy projects.

    • I would characterise Ramón Varela as one of the leading lawyers in the energy sector. He possesses the experience, knowledge and ability to quickly identify and resolve problems.

      Projects & Energy respondentLatin America

    • Ramón Varela has the experience and in-depth knowledge to be able to write complex documents, analyse scenarios and translate requirements into solutions.

      Projects & Energy respondentLatin America
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  • Inocencio Galindo
    Inocencio Galindo

    Inocencio Galindo

    Active partner Inocencio Galindo regularly counsels well-known lenders, as well as sponsors, on the financing and development of infrastructure projects in Panama. He is also adept at assisting with the negotiation of commercial agreements and advising on regulatory mandates.

    • Inocencio Galindo is extremely responsive and very experienced across a range of corporate and financial matters related to projects and energy.

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  • Ana Carolina Castillo Solís
    Ana Carolina Castillo Solís

    Ana Carolina Castillo Solís

    Up-and-coming partner Ana Carolina Castillo Solís continues to be singled out for praise by clients for her knowledge of Panama's energy sector.

    • Ana Carolina Castillo Solís is a very talented professional who is extremely dedicated and thorough, with a standout knowledge of the energy market and its regulations.

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  • Monica Moreno
    Monica Moreno

    Monica Moreno

    Associate-to-watch Monica Moreno continues to amass recognition from commentators for her experience in the Panamanian project and energy markets.

    • Monica Moreno provides excellent response times and the ability to solve complex issues.

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