Morgan & Morgan's team of ‘terrific' lawyers is commended for its skill in high-profile domestic and cross-border M&A, with a standout recent record in the financial, logistics, food and beverages, real estate and pharmaceutical sectors. The firm also plays a prominent role in advising multinationals on establishing their headquarters in Panama, and on all related corporate, finance, antitrust, labour and regulatory issues. Francisco Arias, who also leads the real estate department, and ’outstanding' M&A and regulatory specialist Roberto Vidal oversee the team. Inocencio Galindo and the ‘exceptionally talented' Aristides Anguizola, who are noted for their expertise in the mining and infrastructure sectors, Kharla Aizpurúa, and energy specialist Ana Carolina Castillo are other key names at top level. The capable pool of associates includes international associate Miguel Arias M., who wins praise for his real estate expertise, and senior associate Alejandro Vasquez. Clients also benefit from the firm’s MorganNet platform, which automises the management, preparation and follow-up of matters.
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- 'Morgan & Morgan's corporate and M&A team has been fundamental to the success of our company; its extensive knowledge and professionalism allowed us to achieve fair and solid agreements for both partners in our merger.'
- 'The firm stood out for the high level of knowledge and professionalism of its partners - in our case, Francisco Arias and Ana Carolina Castillo - and their ability to achieve agreements that adhered not only to our needs and requirements as their clients, but even those of the other party. It filled us with great satisfaction and we managed to close the agreements and bring the transaction to a happy conclusion.'
- 'Morgan & Morgan is a world-class law firm and, in addition to being the largest firm, has a group of terrific attorneys.'
- 'Aristides Anguizola is a great corporate and real estate lawyer. He is exceptionally talented at breaking down complex transactions so that they are understandable. He works well with opposing counsel in order to protect his client while not alienating the other parties involved.'
- 'Miguel Arias is an associate who is at partner level. Miguel is aggressive but smart about not alienating other attorneys in the transaction. He is just great!'
- 'The partners are always available. They are very pragmatic, concise and authoritative in their opinions. They stand out for their recognition in the market, prestige and quality. Roberto Vidal is one of the partners of the firm who supports us with our matters and his work is outstanding.'
- 'This firm stands out not only for its strong and well-rounded teams of legal professionals, but also for its commitment to prioritising the interests of its clients. Their expertise spans various fields of law, ensuring clients have the resources and knowledge to secure the best possible outcomes.'
- 'Miguel Arias is exceptionally dedicated to his clients. He goes the extra mile, making himself available when necessary and ensuring questions are answered and concerns are addressed promptly. His commitment to getting the job done sets him apart in his field. Miguel's professionalism and proactive approach have been instrumental in pushing initiatives across the finish line.'
Key clients
- Delivery Hero Panama/PedidosYa
- Mercantil Holding Financiero Internacional
- Pandora
- Tigo
- Deetken Impact
- Binance
- Solusoft (Oracle)
- Latam Digital Marketing (Google)
- 3M
- AES Panama
- Agencias Celmar
- Aon Benfield Mexico Intermediario de Reaseguro
- Avianca Group International and its subsidiaries
- Banco Davivienda
- Banistmo
- Bank of China
- Bimbo Panama
- Caterpillar Crédito
- China Mobile
- Cirsa Gaming Corporation
- Clínica Hospital de David
- Constructora Urbana (Cusa)
- Corporacion Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura (Cifi)
- DMB Dr. Dieter Murmann Beteiligungsgesellschaft
- DRB Panama
- EFG Capital
- Elecnor Panama
- Elly Lilly
- Farmalisto
- Grupo Codere
- Grupo Eleta
- Grupo Provivienda
- Grupo Verde Azul
- Gunvor
- IBM
- Imperia Corp (Grupo Terra)
- Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
- International Finance Corporation
- Lombard Odier
- Maersk
- Marsh Semusa
- Mercantil Banco
- MF Tech (Zinli)
- Minera Cerro Quema (Orla Mining)
- Minera Panamá (member of First Quantum)
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance
- Morgan Stanley
- Motores Japoneses - Suzuki (Inchcape)
- Panama Ports Company (subsidiary of Hutchinson Ports Holding)
- Philips
- PriceSmart
- Rhenus Group
- SBA Communications
- Sojitz Corporation
- Supermercados Xtra
- Televisora Nacional (TVN)
- Travelers Insurance
- Uber
- BBP Bank
- Ballester Hermanos
- Grupo Dos Pinos
Work highlights
- Acted as lead Panamanian legal counsel to First Quantum Minerals and its subsidiary Minera Panama in its negotiations with the Government of Panama for a new mining concession agreement for the Cobre Panamá project.
- Advising Panama Ports Company (a member of Hutchinson Ports Holdings) on the day-to-day corporate matters related to the development and operation of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal.
- Advising Mercantil Banco on an ongoing basis on corporate and commercial matters, corporate governance and reorganisations.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
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Francisco Arias, Roberto Vidal