At the forefront of securities and capital markets matters since Panama’s securities laws were revamped in 1999 and 2011, Morgan & Morgan offers a vast range of capital markets services, including public and private offerings, as well as assisting clients in various transactions and in obtaining a variety of licenses from the Superintendence of Capital Markets. Francisco Arias co-heads the department alongside Ricardo Arias, both of whom have played an active role in developing capital market regulations and systems within Panama, while Ana Carolina Castillo advises both issuers and arrangers on debt and equity issues across a variety of different industries. International associate Miguel Arias M assists the partners in a variety of capital markets transactions.
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- 'It is a very professional team and knowledgeable in the area.'
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Key clients
- Ithaca Capital Partners
- Parque Eólico Toabré
- Green Tower Properties
- IFG Real Estate Fund
- IFG Investment Opportunities Fund
- MMG Global Allocation Fund
- Francisco Marroquin University
- Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF-el Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina)
- Cochez y Cía
- Mercantil Holding Financiero Internacional
- Inmobiliaria Casas Grandes
- Insignia Financial Group
Work highlights
Advised Corporación Interamericana Para El Financiamiento de Infraestructura on the issuance and sale of green bonds through the Latin American Stock Exchange.
Advised BBP Bank on the registration of a revolving programme of corporate debt securities with the Superintendency of Capital Markets of Panama and its listing with the Latin American Stock Exchange.
Represented Supermercados Xtra in the registration of a Revolving Corporate Bond Programme with the Superintendence of the Securities Market under the SMV’s Abbreviated Registration process.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Francisco Arias; Ricardo Arias