Morgan & Morgan
High Net Worth Guide 2023
About
Number of partners: 31
Number of lawyers: 74
Languages: English, French, Italian and Spanish
Firm Overview:
Morgan & Morgan has been providing fiduciary and estate planning services for High Net Worth individuals and families located mainly in Asia, Europe and in Central and South America for more than 30 years.
The firm has a seasoned team of lawyers with vast experience in traditional wealth protection and management structures such as discretionary and non-discretionary trusts, private interest foundations and corporations constituted in the different jurisdictions where the firm has a presence through its many commercial partners located in the world’s most important financial hubs. More than five years ago, Morgan & Morgan started a new practice led by a group of young lawyers with vast knowledge in structures tailored for HNW individuals and families. The benefits in using BVI Vista Trusts, Bahamian SMART funds, and Panamanian Private Foundations, among others, is highly appreciated by clients looking for modern and tax compliant solutions. This group of lawyers is also well versed in matters regarding FATCA, CRS, QI, International Tax Law and Double Taxation Tax Treaties.
Main Areas of Practice:
Estate Planning, Trusts & Private Foundations:
The firm helps its HNW clients in the process of anticipating and arranging for the management and distribution as well as achieving tax efficiencies, of a client’s estate during that client’s life and after his passing. The firm´s expertise in trust creation and management through its wholly owned, and duly regulated trustee subsidiaries in BVI, Belize and Panama, as well as its use of Panamanian Private Interest Foundations is an area of expertise that is well recognized by institutional clients, family offices and HNWI.
Key Contacts: Roberto Lewis Morgan/Luis Manzanares
Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]
Company Formation & Corporate and Secretarial Services:
The firm assists clients in the process of incorporating companies in multiple jurisdictions, such as Belize, the British Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Panama, and others, thus enhancing asset protection and privacy as well as facilitating commercial endeavors. It is important to note that the firm has substantial expertise in helping clients meet Economic Substance requirements which are in place throughout the major jurisdictions. The firm is increasingly being sought out by Family Offices that want to establish their headquarters in a stable country, with a financial system based on the US dollar and a law firm with the capacity to handle all their affairs.
Key Contacts: Fernando Boyd/Luis M. Hincapie
Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]
Key Contact in Geneva: Jorge Luis Reyes
Email: [email protected]
International Tax Law:
The firm helps its clients providing multijurisdictional, tax compliant solutions, specialising in Panamanian laws that offer numerous benefits, including fiscal incentives, for establishing your company in the Republic of Panama. In addition, the firm helps advise on the implementation of tax efficient strategies for multinational groups.
Key Contacts: Raul Castro/Laura Barrios Altafulla
Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]
Private Funds:
The firm’s wholly owned subsidiary in The Bahamas, MMG Fund Services (Bahamas) Ltd., creates private fund structures for HNW individuals and families under the flexible SMART fund legislation MMG Fund Services also serves as administrator for Professional Funds under The Bahamas’ legislation. This is a modern, much sought out, structure perfect for managing liquid assets.
Key Contacts: Raul Castro/Laura Barrios Altafulla
Email: [email protected]/[email protected]
Multijurisdictional Structures:
The firm’s experience in several jurisdictions to create tax efficient multijurisdictional structures is well regarded by institutional clients. Morgan & Morgan is knowledgeable in the benefits of several atypical jurisdictions and its products, such as New Zealand, Barbados, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Wyoming, among others.
Key Contact: Luis Manzanares
Email: [email protected]
Compliance Services & Reporting Standards:
The need for deeper and more ample due diligence investigations for the firm´s onboarding process for new clients has produced a new service for HNWI that wish to investigate the background of clients, service providers, etc. Panama Compliance Services Inc is a registered and duly regulated compliance company which uses several private and public databases to provide know your client’s policies, ongoing education, and background checks.
Additionally, it must be highlighted that Morgan & Morgan’s knowledge in QI, FATCA and CRS requirements is unique, and it is at the forefront of this practice in Panama and the other jurisdictions where the firm provides services.
Key Contact: Mario Tejeira
Email: [email protected]
Key Contact for QI, FATCA & CRS: Raul Castro/Laura Barrios Altafulla
Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]
Key Clients:
Shutts & Bowen LLP, Miami, Florida
Harper Meyer, Miami, Florida
Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Miami, Florida
Guyer & Regules, Montevideo, Uruguay
Consortium Legal, El Salvador and Central America
Posadas & Vecinos Consultores, Montevideo, Uruguay
RVF Law, Coral Gables, Florida
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas Abogados, Bogotá, Colombia
Rodrigo, Elias & Medrano, Lima, Perú
Moeller, Gomez-Lince & Compañía, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Panama CityMMG Tower, 23rd Floor Paseo del Mar Avenue Costa del Este , Panama City, Panama, Panama, 0832-00232
- Web: www.morimor.com
- Tel: +507 265 7777
- Fax: +507 265 7700
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Electoral Labor Immunity in Panama
Electoral labor immunity in Panama is a matter of crucial importance for both employers and employees, to ensure fairness and democratic participation in the electoral process, especially for those employees who decide to run as candidates or are elected to public office.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Grupo Estrella in relation to a syndicated term loan financing
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Grupo Estrella in relation to a syndicated term loan financing granted by certain local banks.
Recent AML Compliance Actions taken by the Government of Belize.
In July 2011 Belize faced its Third Round of Mutual Evaluation by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF). As a result of this, in November 2013, CFATF issued a public statement listing Belize as a jurisdiction with strategic deficiencies in its AML/ATF regime.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cirsa Finance International S.à.r.l. in connection with a €650 million
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cirsa Finance International S.à.r.l. in connection with the offering of senior secured notes for an amount of up to €650 million.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Sojitz Corporation in the acquisition of Grupo Sílaba.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Sojitz Corporation in the acquisition of the shares of Silaba Motors (also known as "Grupo Sílaba"), a major automobile distributor operating in the Republic of Panama.
FUNDAMORGAN, Morgan & Morgan's Corporate Foundation, consolidates its strategy.
With more than 20 years of an emblematic trajectory, FUNDAMORGAN has inaugurated its new offices in Marbella, Panama City. The new location intends to offer more comprehensive, accessible, and dignified attention to the people who participate in and benefit from its programs.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Mercandú in a capital raising round to expand its e-commerce platform.
Morgan & Morgan Legal acted as the Panamanian legal advisor for Mercandú, a startup based in El Salvador that operates the largest marketplace in the Central American region, offering over 500,000 products, in a capital raising round.
Guide to Governmental Procurement in Latin America: Panama
The Republic of Panama promotes the participation of foreign companies in its public procurement market and encourages competition to ensure efficiency and quality in the execution of projects and the provision of goods and services.
Morgan & Morgan is recognized as Pro Bono Leading Lights 2023.
For eleven consecutive years, Morgan & Morgan has received the “Leading Lights” recognition in Latin America for the firm´s Pro Bono program. In Panama, only Morgan & Morgan achieved this status, sharing honors with leading regional firms.
Morgan & Morgan advised Rhenus in the acquisition of certain subsidiaries of BLU Logistics
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Rhenus in connection with the acquisition of certain Panamanian subsidiaries of BLU Logistics.
The amendments to the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) Business Companies Act (the “BC Act”) and BVI Business Companies Regulations (the “Regulations”) were published by the BVI government and entered into force on 1 January 2023.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Orla Mining and Minera Cerro Quema in a US$200 million finance
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Orla Mining Ltd. and Minera Cerro Quema, S.A. in connection with a secured credit facility for an amount of up to US$200 million.
Belize: Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) Information
The Belize Companies (Amendment) Act 2023 came into force on 13th July 2023 by which the Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) information should be filed with the Companies Registry- via the Online Business Registry System (OBRS).
The Bahamas´ New Business Licence Act, 2023
Business Licence Act, 2023 (the “New Act”) which repeals and replaces the Business Licence Act, 2010 (the “Repealed Act”) is now in force along with the ancillary Business Licence Regulations, 2023 (the “New Regs”).
Morgan & Morgan outstands in Chambers Latin America 2024.
Morgan & Morgan consolidates its position as the leading law firm in Panama in Chambers Latin America Guide 2024, the key reference point of Latin American top law firms.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised in connection with the offering of €700 million senior secured notes
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cirsa Finance International S.à.r.l. in connection with the offering of senior secured notes for an amount of up to €700 million.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised in relation to a US$90 million senior secured loan granted to Banesco
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised ARTCAP LAC PRIVATE CREDIT SERVICES S.A. and Banistmo Investment Corporation S.A., in relation to a 10-year US$90 million senior secured loan granted to Banesco (Panamá), S.A.
Morgan & Morgan achieves Band 1 in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023.
For the eight consecutive year Morgan & Morgan have been designated a "Band 1" Law Firm in Panama in the Private Wealth Law section of Chambers Hight Net Worth Guide 2023, a publication aimed at the international private wealth market and a key reference point of the world´s leading firms.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised FQM in connection a US$1.3 Billion senior notes issuance
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in connection with the offering and issuance of senior notes for an amount of US$1.3 Billion
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised in connection with the financing of a 40MW photovoltaic power park.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Greenwood Energy Central America Corp. in connection with the financing for the development, construction, commissioning, and operation of a 40MW photovoltaic power park.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised in the constitution of Fideicomiso Inmobiliario CasasGrandes as a REIT
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Inmobiliaria Casas Grandes, S.A. in the constitution and registration of FIDEICOMISO INMOBILIARIO CASAS GRANDES as a Real Estate Investment Fund.
Panama Confirms the “Non-Amparization” of Arbitral Awards
Recently, Panama’s highest court confirmed the country’s position as an attractive arbitration seat by restating that the only remedy available against arbitral awards for constitutional -or any other- purposes is the annulment motion.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised MMG Global Allocation Fund, Inc.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised MMG Global Allocation Fund, Inc. in the conversion from a closed-end simple fund into a closed-end umbrella fund. The Fund is authorized to offer up to 500,000,000 of its participating shares in different classes, through the Latin American Stock Exchange.
Morgan & Morgan celebrates its 100th anniversary.
100 years of legacy, successful trajectory and commitment to its clients, professional staff, and the community.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Green Tower in its registration as a REIT and initial IPO of shares
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Green Tower Properties Inc. and its shareholders in the registration and conversion as a Real Estate Investment Trust and an initial public offering (IPO) of its shares through Latinex.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised DMB in the acquisition of the Anschütz Group Panama subsidiary.
As part of the acquisition of DMB of the entire Anschütz Group, our law firm advised DMB in the acquisition of 100% of RAYTHEON ANSCHUETZ PANAMA, S. DE R.L., the Anschütz Group Panama subsidiary.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Minera Panama, S.A., in negotiating a Refreshed Concession Agreement
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Minera Panama, S.A., in negotiating a Refreshed Concession Agreement with the Government of Panama for the Cobre Panama Project, the largest private investment in the history of Panama.
Morgan & Morgan consolidates as the Panamanian law firm with the best corporate reputation
For the fifth consecutive year, the Corporate Reputation Business Monitor (MERCO), a reference monitor for Ibero-America, presented the rankings of 100 companies and the 100 leaders with the best reputation in Panama.
Morgan & Morgan advised in a joint venture for the development of a hotel project in Costa Rica
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised in a joint venture for the development, construction and operation of a hotel and resort in Costa Rica.
Morgan & Morgan advised in a joint venture for the development of a hotel project in Costa Rica
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised in a joint venture for the development, construction and operation of a hotel and resort in Costa Rica.
Electoral Labor Immunity in Panama
Electoral labor immunity in Panama is a matter of crucial importance for both employers and employees, to ensure fairness and democratic participation in the electoral process, especially for those employees who decide to run as candidates or are elected to public office.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Grupo Estrella in relation to a syndicated term loan financing
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Grupo Estrella in relation to a syndicated term loan financing granted by certain local banks.
Recent AML Compliance Actions taken by the Government of Belize.
In July 2011 Belize faced its Third Round of Mutual Evaluation by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF). As a result of this, in November 2013, CFATF issued a public statement listing Belize as a jurisdiction with strategic deficiencies in its AML/ATF regime.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cirsa Finance International S.à.r.l. in connection with a €650 million
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cirsa Finance International S.à.r.l. in connection with the offering of senior secured notes for an amount of up to €650 million.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Sojitz Corporation in the acquisition of Grupo Sílaba.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Sojitz Corporation in the acquisition of the shares of Silaba Motors (also known as "Grupo Sílaba"), a major automobile distributor operating in the Republic of Panama.
FUNDAMORGAN, Morgan & Morgan's Corporate Foundation, consolidates its strategy.
With more than 20 years of an emblematic trajectory, FUNDAMORGAN has inaugurated its new offices in Marbella, Panama City. The new location intends to offer more comprehensive, accessible, and dignified attention to the people who participate in and benefit from its programs.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Mercandú in a capital raising round to expand its e-commerce platform.
Morgan & Morgan Legal acted as the Panamanian legal advisor for Mercandú, a startup based in El Salvador that operates the largest marketplace in the Central American region, offering over 500,000 products, in a capital raising round.
Guide to Governmental Procurement in Latin America: Panama
The Republic of Panama promotes the participation of foreign companies in its public procurement market and encourages competition to ensure efficiency and quality in the execution of projects and the provision of goods and services.
Morgan & Morgan is recognized as Pro Bono Leading Lights 2023.
For eleven consecutive years, Morgan & Morgan has received the “Leading Lights” recognition in Latin America for the firm´s Pro Bono program. In Panama, only Morgan & Morgan achieved this status, sharing honors with leading regional firms.
Morgan & Morgan advised Rhenus in the acquisition of certain subsidiaries of BLU Logistics
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Rhenus in connection with the acquisition of certain Panamanian subsidiaries of BLU Logistics.
The amendments to the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) Business Companies Act (the “BC Act”) and BVI Business Companies Regulations (the “Regulations”) were published by the BVI government and entered into force on 1 January 2023.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Orla Mining and Minera Cerro Quema in a US$200 million finance
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Orla Mining Ltd. and Minera Cerro Quema, S.A. in connection with a secured credit facility for an amount of up to US$200 million.
Belize: Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) Information
The Belize Companies (Amendment) Act 2023 came into force on 13th July 2023 by which the Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) information should be filed with the Companies Registry- via the Online Business Registry System (OBRS).
The Bahamas´ New Business Licence Act, 2023
Business Licence Act, 2023 (the “New Act”) which repeals and replaces the Business Licence Act, 2010 (the “Repealed Act”) is now in force along with the ancillary Business Licence Regulations, 2023 (the “New Regs”).
Morgan & Morgan outstands in Chambers Latin America 2024.
Morgan & Morgan consolidates its position as the leading law firm in Panama in Chambers Latin America Guide 2024, the key reference point of Latin American top law firms.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised in connection with the offering of €700 million senior secured notes
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cirsa Finance International S.à.r.l. in connection with the offering of senior secured notes for an amount of up to €700 million.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised in relation to a US$90 million senior secured loan granted to Banesco
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised ARTCAP LAC PRIVATE CREDIT SERVICES S.A. and Banistmo Investment Corporation S.A., in relation to a 10-year US$90 million senior secured loan granted to Banesco (Panamá), S.A.
Morgan & Morgan achieves Band 1 in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023.
For the eight consecutive year Morgan & Morgan have been designated a "Band 1" Law Firm in Panama in the Private Wealth Law section of Chambers Hight Net Worth Guide 2023, a publication aimed at the international private wealth market and a key reference point of the world´s leading firms.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised FQM in connection a US$1.3 Billion senior notes issuance
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in connection with the offering and issuance of senior notes for an amount of US$1.3 Billion
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised in connection with the financing of a 40MW photovoltaic power park.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Greenwood Energy Central America Corp. in connection with the financing for the development, construction, commissioning, and operation of a 40MW photovoltaic power park.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised in the constitution of Fideicomiso Inmobiliario CasasGrandes as a REIT
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Inmobiliaria Casas Grandes, S.A. in the constitution and registration of FIDEICOMISO INMOBILIARIO CASAS GRANDES as a Real Estate Investment Fund.
Panama Confirms the “Non-Amparization” of Arbitral Awards
Recently, Panama’s highest court confirmed the country’s position as an attractive arbitration seat by restating that the only remedy available against arbitral awards for constitutional -or any other- purposes is the annulment motion.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised MMG Global Allocation Fund, Inc.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised MMG Global Allocation Fund, Inc. in the conversion from a closed-end simple fund into a closed-end umbrella fund. The Fund is authorized to offer up to 500,000,000 of its participating shares in different classes, through the Latin American Stock Exchange.
Morgan & Morgan celebrates its 100th anniversary.
100 years of legacy, successful trajectory and commitment to its clients, professional staff, and the community.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Green Tower in its registration as a REIT and initial IPO of shares
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Green Tower Properties Inc. and its shareholders in the registration and conversion as a Real Estate Investment Trust and an initial public offering (IPO) of its shares through Latinex.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised DMB in the acquisition of the Anschütz Group Panama subsidiary.
As part of the acquisition of DMB of the entire Anschütz Group, our law firm advised DMB in the acquisition of 100% of RAYTHEON ANSCHUETZ PANAMA, S. DE R.L., the Anschütz Group Panama subsidiary.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Minera Panama, S.A., in negotiating a Refreshed Concession Agreement
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Minera Panama, S.A., in negotiating a Refreshed Concession Agreement with the Government of Panama for the Cobre Panama Project, the largest private investment in the history of Panama.
Morgan & Morgan consolidates as the Panamanian law firm with the best corporate reputation
For the fifth consecutive year, the Corporate Reputation Business Monitor (MERCO), a reference monitor for Ibero-America, presented the rankings of 100 companies and the 100 leaders with the best reputation in Panama.
Morgan & Morgan advised in a joint venture for the development of a hotel project in Costa Rica
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised in a joint venture for the development, construction and operation of a hotel and resort in Costa Rica.
Morgan & Morgan advised in a joint venture for the development of a hotel project in Costa Rica
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised in a joint venture for the development, construction and operation of a hotel and resort in Costa Rica.