Morgan & Morgan

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Luis G. Manzanares Sanchez

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Partner

Roberto Vidal

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Offices

Panama, Panama

Morgan & Morgan News

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 •Morgan & Morgan advised on the closing of Grupo Financiero BSC’s acquisition of Banistmo
Thursday, June 11, 2026 •Panama updates rules for international data transfers
Friday, June 5, 2026 •Law 526 of 2026 — Economic Substance Rules for Foreign-Source Passive Income
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 •Transparency, Licensing or Prohibition: The New Regulatory Paradigm for Nominee Services

Overview

With over a 100 years of trajectory, Morgan & Morgan is a full-service Panamanian law firm, regularly assisting local and multinational corporations from different industries, as well as recognized financial institutions, government agencies, and individual clients.

In particular, the firm has been involved in all stages of the development of mega projects related to energy, water supply, construction, oil, mining, public infrastructure, retail, ports, transportation, among others.

The growth of Panamanian economy and the fact that Panama has become an important regional investment center, has given Morgan & Morgan´s attorneys the opportunity to acquire considerable experience in multidisciplinary practices covering the entire spectrum of the needs of our clients.

Year this Office was Founded: 1923

Notable

Areas of Practice

  • Antitrust and Consumer Protection
  • Banking And Finance
  • Corporate Services
  • Criminal Law
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Estate Planning
  • Government Procurement and Contracts
  • Immigration Law
  • Insurance and Reinsurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Labor Law
  • Litigation and dispute resolution
  • Mergers And Acquisitions
  • Mining
  • Projects
  • Real Estate
  • Securities and capital markets
  • Ship Finance and Registration
  • Shipping and Admiralty Litigation
  • Taxation

Articles

Morgan & Morgan advised on the closing of Grupo Financiero BSC’s acquisition of Banistmo

Morgan & Morgan, June 2026

Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel to Grupo Financiero BSC (formerly, Inversiones Cuscatlán Centroamérica, S.A.) (“Grupo BSC”) and subsequently to Banco La Hipotecaria, S.A. (“Banco La Hipotecaria”), a member of Grupo BSC’s economic group, in connection with the closing of the acquisition of Banistmo, S.A. (“Banistmo”). The Firm advised on the transaction from the execution of the share purchase agreement entered into in December 2025 between Grupo Cibest, S.A. (“Grupo Cibest”), as seller, and Grupo BSC, as the original purchaser (the “SPA”)...

Panama updates rules for international data transfers

Morgan & Morgan, June 2026

The National Authority for Transparency and Access to Information (“ANTAI”) has issued Resolution No. ANTAI-DG-003-2026 dated March 26, 2026 (the “Resolution”), approving and implementing the use of the Ibero-American Data Protection Network (“RIPD”) Standard Contractual Clauses for international transfers of personal data. This initiative forms part of the ongoing development of the framework established by Law 81 of March 26, 2019 (“Law 81”), as regulated by Executive Decree No. 285 of May 28, 2021 (the “Executive Decree 285” and, together with Law 81, the “Data Protection Framework”)...

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Press releases

Morgan & Morgan Advised on One of the Most Significant Capital Markets Transactions in the Central American and Caribbean Energy Sector

Morgan & Morgan, May 2026

Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian legal counsel to Generadora de Gatún, S.A. (“Gatún”) in a landmark international bond issuance in an aggregate amount of US$1.05 billion, structured under Rule 144A / Regulation S. The issuance was registered with the Panamanian Superintendency of the Securities Market (Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores) and listed on the Latin American Stock Exchange, S.A. (Latinex), achieving a successful placement with institutional investors globally. The bonds were successfully placed internationally obtained investment-grade ratings from Moody's (Baa3) and Standard & Poor's (BBB-), and attracted demand in excess of US$4...

Morgan & Morgan received two recognitions from Latin Lawyer for its social impact and M&A leadership.

Morgan & Morgan, May 2026

São Paulo, May 12, 2026. Morgan & Morgan was honored with two recognitions awarded by Latin Lawyer, highlighting both the firm’s social impact through pro bono work and its leadership in complex corporate transactions in Panama.The award ceremony took place on May 7 in São Paulo, Brazil, and both recognitions were received by Marianela Ferrer, Vice President of Communications & PR at Morgan & Morgan, on behalf of the firm.Pro Bono Project of the Year Food Waste LawThis recognition highlights Morgan & Morgan’s contribution to the drafting and passage of Law No...

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