Morgan & Morgan fields an ‘exceptionally responsive and knowledgeable' team of lawyers who are ’among the finest in their field', with a wide-ranging practice taking in ship finance, registration and litigation. ‘Outstanding litigator' Juan David Morgan Jr leads the contentious side of the practice, which represents an impressive roster of shipowners, P&I clubs, charterers and other parties in collision, personal injury and marine insurance claims, among others. On the non-contentious side, the ’supportive and knowledgeable' Jazmina Rovi focuses on ship finance, frequently acting for international lenders in complex, cross-border transactions, and also advises on a significant share of registrations under the Panamanian flag. Francisco Linares and Luis Raven are also go-to names for maritime disputes, while associate Andrés Mejía is a key member of the ship finance team, with notable expertise in the Libor transition of loan facilities. Clients of the firm also benefit from its legaltech offering, including its GAD Portal, an e-storage facility to expedite the ship mortgage registration process.
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Testimonials
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- 'Morgan and Morgan is an outstanding law firm. It is staffed by knowledgeable attorneys who are among the finest in their field. I would highly recommend the firm, especially the shipping practice.'
- 'Jazmina Rovi is a hardworking, supportive and knowledgeable attorney. We highly recommend her to assist with any issues you or your company may have.'
- 'Morgan & Morgan is one of the largest and most well known firms in Panama. It is excellent in this area of law.'
- 'Luis Raven is intelligent, perceptive and works quickly.'
- 'Excellent skill, practical considerations and prompt responsiveness mark Juan David Morgan’s practice and set his team apart from others in the market. Juan David is an outstanding litigator and professional.'
- 'Exceptionally responsive and knowledgeable. Juan David Morgan made himself personally available for an urgent matter for an unknown prospective client upon introduction from an existing client.'
- 'The best shipping firm in Panama.'
- 'Morgan & Morgan is extremely knowledgeable in relation to ship financing matters and the lawyers are very responsive, reliable and informative. We would recommend Jazmina Rovi for ship financing matters from a Panamanian law perspective.'
Key clients
- AES Panama
- ABN AMRO Bank
- Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
- HMM
- KN Trading
- Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation
- Mitsui-Soko
- Panama Ports Company
- SK Shipping
- Pan Ocean
- Polaris Shipping
- Tri Marine Group
- Tsakos Energy Navigation
- Forever Oceans Corporation
- Assa Compañia de Seguros
- British Marine P&I Club
- Mapfre
- Melones Oil Terminal
- The Britannia Steamship Insurance Association
- The Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association
- UK P&I Club
- Tokyo Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance
- North of England P&I Club
- Maersk Line
- The American P&I Club
- The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association
- CMA-CGM
- World Fuel Services Corporation
- Korea Line Corporation
- KSS Line
Lawyers
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Juan David Morgan Jr, Jazmina Rovi