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Dynamic partner Roberto Vidal continues to elicit strong praise from clients for his business acumen when it comes to M&A deals in Panama.
Roberto Vidal
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Band 3 : Corporate/M&A
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Roberto Vidal
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About
Provided by Roberto Vidal
Latin America
Practice Areas
Business & Corporate Law
Banking & Finance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Telecommunications, Technology & Data Protection
Career
Roberto Vidal is currently a Partner and co-heads the Mergers & Acquisitions practice group at Morgan & Morgan. He also has a prominent role in Logistics & International Trade, Banking & Finance, Telecommunications, Technology & Data Protection, Insurance & Reinsurance, and Corporate & Commercial Law practices.
He has over 15 years of experience in legal advisory and has led operations in various sectors, such as insurance, port services, energy, technology, real estate, banking, mining, securities markets, restaurants, hospitality, retail, among others.
Roberto Vidal is recognized by clients for his expertise in mergers and acquisitions, having led and participated in some of the major transactions in the Republic of Panama, including industries such as banking, insurance, mining, beverages, supermarkets, hotels, highways, telecommunications, among others.
Additionally, Roberto is one of the most renowned lawyers in the fintech industry in Panama, where he has advised multiple companies on ventures such as payment platforms, electronic wallets, and organized markets for crypto assets.
In pro bono matters, he has participated as a legal advisor in free legal aid sessions organized in socially vulnerable communities.
Roberto Vidal is currently a member of the boards of directors in companies within the banking and fintech sectors.
Contributions
Latest contributions provided by Roberto Vidal
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Roberto Vidal, Miguel Arias, Kharla Aizpurua O.
Authored by
Roberto Vidal, Kharla Aizpurua O., Miguel Arias
Strengths
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Roberto Vidal is professional, diligent, smart, highly responsible and a great legal and corporate adviser.
Roberto Vidal is professional, diligent, smart, highly responsible and a great legal and corporate adviser.
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Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Davivienda Panamá in connection with the execution of an agreement seeking the integration of the operations of Scotiabank Panamá (the Bank of Nova Scotia) into Banco Davivienda Panamá.
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Morgan & Morgan advised the shareholders of CHDD in the sale of a major participation in the company
Morgan & Morgan advised the shareholders of Clínica Hospital de David, S.A. in the sale of a major participation in the company to Grupesal Panama, Inc.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cirsa in the offering of 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 €425,000,000.
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Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Republic Bank Limited in connection with a loan facility
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Republic Bank Limited in connection with a loan facility for an amount of up to US$32 million.
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Morgan & Morgan Legal advised in the closing of the acquisition of Capital Bank, Inc.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Mercantil Holding Financiero Internacional, S.A. and Mercantil Capital S.A., in the closing of the acquisition of Capital Bank, Inc.
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Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cinven in the acquisition of the assets of Bayer, S.A. in Panama.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cinven in the acquisition of the assets of Bayer, S.A. in Panama.
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Morgan & Morgan Legal advised MSFI, S.A. in the issuance of US$30 million common shares
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Mercantil Servicios Financieros Internacional, S.A. in the issuance of common shares for an amount of up to US$30 million, successfully placed.
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Morgan & Morgan Legal advised MHFI, S.A. in the registration of US$100 million corporate bonds
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Mercantil Holding Financiero Internacional, S.A. in the registration of corporate bonds for an amount of up to US$100 million.
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Morgan & Morgan Legal advised MHFI in the execution of a promissory share purchase agreement
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Mercantil Holding Financiero Internacional, S.A. (MHFI) in the execution of a promissory share purchase agreement for the acquisition of the majority stake in Capital Bank, Inc.
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Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Orla Mining Ltd. and Minera Cerro Quema, S.A.
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$150 million.
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Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Farmalisto in the acquisition of GoFarma.
Morgan & Morgan Legal acted as Panamanian counsel to Farmalisto in the purchase of 100% of the Mexican pharmacy GoFarma. With this acquisition, the company advances its expansion process in the Mexican market and Latin America.
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Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Supermercados Xtra, S.A. in a US$100 million bonds issuance
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Supermercados Xtra, S.A. in connection with the offering and issuance of corporate bonds for an amount of up to US$100 million.
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Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cirsa Enterprises S.L.U with the offering of €615M secured notes
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cirsa Enterprises S.L.U in connection with the offering of secured notes for an amount of up to €615,000,000
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Morgan & Morgan Legal advised GCPF in connection with an unsecured facility agreement
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Global Climate Partnership Fund S.A., SICAV-SIF in connection with an unsecured facility agreement
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Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Galores Group in the sale of its cold storage business
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Galores Group in the sale of its cold storage business to Emergent LatAm.
Press Release
Morgan & Morgan achieved the highest number of rankings for Panama in Chambers Latin America.
Morgan & Morgan has achieved the highest number of rankings for Panama in Chambers Latin America Guide 2022, the key reference point of Latin American top law firms.
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Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Davivienda Salvadoreño, S.A. in a US$39.5 million financing
Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Davivienda Salvadoreño, S.A. in a US$39.5 million financing to companies that are part of the Premium Restaurant Brands group.
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Morgan & Morgan advised Farmalisto in an equity investment of various investors
Morgan & Morgan advised Farmalisto in an equity investment of various investors for the amount of up to US$18,000,000.00.
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Morgan & Morgan advised Continental Grain Company in an investment in Multifoods
Morgan & Morgan advised Continental Grain Company in an investment in Multifoods to support the company´s expansion plans.
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Morgan & Morgan advised Panasolar Generation, S.A. in an issuance of corporate green bonds
The green bonds are certified under the Climate Bonds Certification Scheme run by the Climate Bonds Initiative, an international, investor-focused non-profit organization, and the only organization working solely on mobilizing the $100 trillion bond market for climate change solutions.
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Morgan & Morgan advised in a US$40 million bond issuance by Bladex
Morgan & Morgan advised in a US$40 million bond issuance by Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex)
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Morgan & Morgan advised Gaming & Services de Panama and Cirsa Enterprises Group
The firm advised Gaming & Services de Panama, S.A. and Cirsa Enterprises Group, in connection with a revolving credit facility and a term loan facility
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Davivienda Panamá
Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Davivienda Panamá in connection with the execution of an agreement seeking the integration of the operations of Scotiabank Panamá (the Bank of Nova Scotia) into Banco Davivienda Panamá.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan advised the shareholders of CHDD in the sale of a major participation in the company
Morgan & Morgan advised the shareholders of Clínica Hospital de David, S.A. in the sale of a major participation in the company to Grupesal Panama, Inc.
Highlight
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.
Highlight
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.
Highlight
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.
Highlight
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.
Highlight
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.
Highlight
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.
Highlight
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.
Highlight
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.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cirsa in the offering of 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 €425,000,000.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Republic Bank Limited in connection with a loan facility
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Republic Bank Limited in connection with a loan facility for an amount of up to US$32 million.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised in the closing of the acquisition of Capital Bank, Inc.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Mercantil Holding Financiero Internacional, S.A. and Mercantil Capital S.A., in the closing of the acquisition of Capital Bank, Inc.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cinven in the acquisition of the assets of Bayer, S.A. in Panama.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cinven in the acquisition of the assets of Bayer, S.A. in Panama.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised MSFI, S.A. in the issuance of US$30 million common shares
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Mercantil Servicios Financieros Internacional, S.A. in the issuance of common shares for an amount of up to US$30 million, successfully placed.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised MHFI, S.A. in the registration of US$100 million corporate bonds
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Mercantil Holding Financiero Internacional, S.A. in the registration of corporate bonds for an amount of up to US$100 million.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised MHFI in the execution of a promissory share purchase agreement
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Mercantil Holding Financiero Internacional, S.A. (MHFI) in the execution of a promissory share purchase agreement for the acquisition of the majority stake in Capital Bank, Inc.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Orla Mining Ltd. and Minera Cerro Quema, S.A.
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$150 million.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Farmalisto in the acquisition of GoFarma.
Morgan & Morgan Legal acted as Panamanian counsel to Farmalisto in the purchase of 100% of the Mexican pharmacy GoFarma. With this acquisition, the company advances its expansion process in the Mexican market and Latin America.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Supermercados Xtra, S.A. in a US$100 million bonds issuance
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Supermercados Xtra, S.A. in connection with the offering and issuance of corporate bonds for an amount of up to US$100 million.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cirsa Enterprises S.L.U with the offering of €615M secured notes
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Cirsa Enterprises S.L.U in connection with the offering of secured notes for an amount of up to €615,000,000
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised GCPF in connection with an unsecured facility agreement
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Global Climate Partnership Fund S.A., SICAV-SIF in connection with an unsecured facility agreement
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Galores Group in the sale of its cold storage business
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Galores Group in the sale of its cold storage business to Emergent LatAm.
Press Release
Morgan & Morgan achieved the highest number of rankings for Panama in Chambers Latin America.
Morgan & Morgan has achieved the highest number of rankings for Panama in Chambers Latin America Guide 2022, the key reference point of Latin American top law firms.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Davivienda Salvadoreño, S.A. in a US$39.5 million financing
Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Davivienda Salvadoreño, S.A. in a US$39.5 million financing to companies that are part of the Premium Restaurant Brands group.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan advised Farmalisto in an equity investment of various investors
Morgan & Morgan advised Farmalisto in an equity investment of various investors for the amount of up to US$18,000,000.00.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan advised Continental Grain Company in an investment in Multifoods
Morgan & Morgan advised Continental Grain Company in an investment in Multifoods to support the company´s expansion plans.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan advised Panasolar Generation, S.A. in an issuance of corporate green bonds
The green bonds are certified under the Climate Bonds Certification Scheme run by the Climate Bonds Initiative, an international, investor-focused non-profit organization, and the only organization working solely on mobilizing the $100 trillion bond market for climate change solutions.
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan advised in a US$40 million bond issuance by Bladex
Morgan & Morgan advised in a US$40 million bond issuance by Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex)
Highlight
Morgan & Morgan advised Gaming & Services de Panama and Cirsa Enterprises Group
The firm advised Gaming & Services de Panama, S.A. and Cirsa Enterprises Group, in connection with a revolving credit facility and a term loan facility
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