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Wednesday, February 4, 2026 •Transparency, Licensing or Prohibition: The New Regulatory Paradigm for Nominee Services

Overview

With 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 Established: 1923
Lawyers Worldwide: 82

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

Transparency, Licensing or Prohibition: The New Regulatory Paradigm for Nominee Services

Morgan & Morgan, February 2026

Introduction Most readers will know that the origin of this topic, like many others, related to changes in anti–money laundering, counter‑terrorist financing and counter‑proliferation regimes is found in the FATF Recommendations, also known as the “International Standards.” The FATF Recommendations, first issued in 1990, have undergone numerous modifications. Some revisions have been broad and substantive, while others have resulted only in targeted adjustments...

The Role of Regulated Compliance Companies in the Non-Financial Regulated Sector

Morgan & Morgan, November 2024

There are more than 35 compliance companies duly registered and regulated by the Panamanian Superintendence of Non-Financial Regulated Subjects. To help eradicate from our country the crimes of corruption, tax evasion and money laundering, to improve our international image as a financial center and to get out of the grey listings of the EU and OECD, among other reasons, a new industry has been formed, generating qualified and highly specialized jobs: the regulated compliance companies. Panama is one of the few countries in the world that strictly regulate these types of companies that play a vital role in avoiding the aforementioned crimes and help create a culture of compliance...

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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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