Morgan & Morgan‘s corporate and M&A team remains at the forefront of the Panamanian legal market, servicing major domestic and international clients across the full spectrum of the practice. The group serves as legal counsel to companies engaged in high-value equity and asset transactions, assisting with deal structuring and tax work. It is also highly regarded for its advisory capabilities. The team draws on the firm’s wider regulatory expertise to provide clients with day-to-day support on contractual, regulatory, corporate, and commercial matters. Roberto Vidal and Aristides Anguizola co-head the corporate and commercial group; they take on a leading role in complex transactions. Francisco Arias is recognised for his broad expertise; he frequently advises on cross-practice matters and business sales. Inocencio Galindo is a notable name for asset transactions. They are closely assisted by Miguel Arias M who specialises in company acquisitions and corporate reorganisation matters.
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Testimonials

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  • They stand out for the confidence they project and their dedication to the customer.
  • Reliable and excellent services.

Key clients

  • Delivery Hero Panama (E-Commerce), S.A.
  • Mercantil Holding Financiero Internacional, S.A. (Holding of Mercantil Group)
  • Pandora
  • Tigo
  • 3M
  • AES Panama
  • AON Benfield Mexico Intermediario de Reaseguro S.A. de C.V.
  • YAM AT SELINA OPS
  • Banistmo
  • Bimbo Panama
  • Caterpillar Crédito, S.A.
  • Cirsa Gaming Corporation

Work highlights

Advised Banco Davivienda Panamá on historic integration with Scotiabank in Panama.
Advised Inversiones Cuscatlán Centroamérica, S.A. on the acquisition of Banistmo, S.A.
Advised Sojitz Corporation on the acquisition of Petroautos, S.A., an authorised Hyundai distributor in Panama.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Francisco Arias
Francisco Arias
Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Francisco Arias; Roberto Vidal; Aristides Anguizola

Other key lawyers

Inocencio Galindo; Miguel Arias M