Morgan & Morgan
More informationMorgan & Morgan‘s capital markets practice is particularly distinguished by its expertise in the constitution of Panamanian real estate investment trusts (SIIs) and their registration with the securities regulator, and is lauded by clients as ’the leading law firm in Panama‘ in this space. The team, which receives further praise for its ’knowledge, experience and diligence‘, also handles a high volume of public bond offerings on the Latin American Stock Exchange (Latinex) – including transactions with an international component – as well as advising on private issuances. Francisco Arias, who is skilled in advising both issuers and underwriters on capital markets transactions and regulatory matters, leads the team alongside Ricardo Arias, a specialist in SIIs. At the partner level, Roberto Vidal and Ana Carolina Castillo (an expert in energy-related matters) also play a prominent role in the practice, while international associate Miguel Arias M is the name to note at the junior level.
Testimonials
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‘Morgan & Morgan advised us mainly on the subject of real estate investment trusts, and took us by the hand to help us become what we are today. The team is perhaps one of the main experts on the relevant procedures before the Superintendency of the Stock Market of Panama and the General Directorate of Revenue of Panama.’
‘They surpass other firms on the subject of real estate investment trusts.’
- 'Morgan & Morgan is the leading law firm in Panama in the area of SIIs. Their advice to us exceeded our expectations and was key to our success.'
- 'The associates and partners at Morgan & Morgan get ahead of problems and propose practical solutions. They have extensive experience and can leverage various practice areas of the firm to address an issue.'
- 'Knowledge, experience and diligence. Very accessible. When points or potential issues are raised, they are very diligent in providing solutions and/or alternatives.'
Key clients
- Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF)
- Cochez y Cía
- Mercantil Holding Financiero Internacional
- Banco Nacional de Panama
- Inmobiliaria Casas Grandes
- Insignia Financial Group
- Dream Properties
- Grupo OTI (Fondo de Inversión Valle Lindo)
- Grupo Roble
- Desarrollo Inmobiliario del Este (Inversiones Bahía)
- Universidad Francisco Marroquin
- Banco Aliado
- The Bank of Nova Scotia
- Banco General
- Banistmo
- Banco Delta
- Banco La Hipotecaria
- Cirsa Gaming Corporation
- CM Realty
- Latin American Kraft Investments
- Credit Suisse
- Deutsche Bank
- Merrill Lynch
- MMG Bank
- Morgan Stanley & Co
- Global Bank Corporation
- Sustainable Urban Revitalization Fund
- Prima Sociedad de Inversión Inmobiliaria
- MMG Fixed Income Fund
- Supermercados Xtra
Work highlights
- Advised Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) on the listing and placement through Latinex of a series of step-up fixed rate notes for an aggregate of $200m under the $30bn medium-term note programme.
- Advised Cochez y Cía on the registration of revolving corporate bonds for an aggregate of $90m, under the abbreviated registration process for recurring registered issuers with the Superintendency of Capital Markets of Panama, in order for the issuer to publicly offer the bonds in multiple series.
- Advised Mercantil Holding Financiero Internacional, an affiliate of Grupo Mercantil, on the registration of corporate bonds for an aggregate of $100m with the Superintendency of Capital Markets of Panama in order for the issuer to publicly offer the bonds in series.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francisco Arias, Ricardo Arias