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Morgan & Morgan is the top shipping firm in Panama.  The firm is known to represent the most prestigious ship owning companies as well as the most prominent and active lending institutions worldwide. The firm regularly advises clients on financing transactions, including drafting and registration of Panamanian law security documentation, attendance at closings, issuance of legal opinions on binding effects of transaction documents in Panamanian companies, corporate authorities and due registration of naval mortgages.

For years, Morgan & Morgan leads the market acting as registered agent in Panama for the greatest number of active ships registered under Panamanian flag. The firm also has substantial expertise advising financing transactions of vessels involving several billions of dollars.

Morgan & Morgan has been known also for having the greatest number of cases at the Maritime Courts of Panama, a judicial entity that has become an internationally recognized forum in the resolution of maritime disputes.

Constantly, Chambers Global and Chambers Latin America ranks the firm and main partners Band 1 in Shipping Law.

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What the Team is Known For

Morgan & Morgan is a pre-eminent full-service firm with a revered shipping and admiralty department, boasting expertise in vessel registration and financing. Its outstanding bench of stellar practitioners routinely represents clients in contentious mandates, assisting with cargo claims, limitation actions and insurance liability disputes before the Panama Maritime Authority and Maritime Courts, as well as mediation and arbitration proceedings. The department continues to represent notable clients from the Asia-Pacific region, as well as key banking clients financing maritime activities.

Strengths

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Morgan & Morgan's service is personalised and its lawyers offer concise, concrete and agile responses.

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Morgan & Morgan's team is strong enough to handle various legal issues. Its lawyers are very responsive and provide high-quality work.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jazmina Rovi Sánchez
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Jazmina Rovi Sánchez
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Band 1
Revered partner Jazmina Rovi Sánchez plays a central role advising clients on their regulatory shipping requirements, as well as on the registration of vessels under the Panamanian flag. She is also well placed to assist clients with the purchase and sale of maritime assets.

Jazmina Rovi Sánchez is a leader of the maritime market, both locally and internationally.

Jazmina Rovi Sánchez is very prompt. We've worked with her for a long time and I expect to continue to do so.

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Juan David Morgan Jr
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Juan David Morgan Jr
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Band 1
Outstanding partner Juan David Morgan continues to be a leading figure in the Panamanian shipping litigation arena.

Juan David Morgan has experience and seniority, and is a reference in maritime matters. He is assertive, available and can anticipate solutions.

Juan David Morgan is a seasoned litigator with a 360-degree vision of the case. He handles our cases efficiently.

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Francisco Linares
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Francisco Linares
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Band 2
Distinguished partner Francisco Linares is well placed to assist clients with cargo claims, limitation actions and insurance liability disputes before the Panama Maritime Authority. He is also frequently sought out to advise on charter disputes and vessel registration.

Francisco Linares is very well known in the litigation sphere in Panama.

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Luis G. Raven
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Luis G. Raven
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming practitioner Luis Raven continues to garner recognition for his growing role as a figure in the field of shipping and maritime litigation in Panama.

Luis Raven has lots of experience and makes things very clear. He does not sugarcoat things, telling you want you want to hear, but presents you with the real situation.

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Jazmina Rovi Sánchez
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Jazmina Rovi Sánchez
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Band 1
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Juan David Morgan Jr
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Juan David Morgan Jr
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Band 1
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Francisco Linares
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Francisco Linares
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Band 2
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Luis G. Raven
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Luis G. Raven
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Andres V. Mejia

Fernando Alfaro

Jazmina Rovi Sánchez

Jazmina Rovi Sánchez

Head of Department

Juan David Morgan Jr

Juan David Morgan Jr

Head of Department

Luis Raven

Clients

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ABN Amro Bank N.V.

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. Ltd.

KN Trading Co. Ltd.

Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation

Mitsui-Soko Ltd.

Panama Ports Company (subsidiary of HPH)

SK Shipping Co. Ltd.

The Korea Development Bank

Industries

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Aerospace and Defense

Banks

Energy

Industrial Engineering

Mining and Metals

Private Clients

Technology

Transportation

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