Fielding a ‘top-of-the-class international and local team of experts in all legal areas of law’, Morgan & Morgan assists a wide range of domestic and multinational clients with commercial, corporate and regulatory matters in Panama. The group combines experience from other practice areas such as tax and antitrust to provide a full service, acting for clients across numerous industries, including financial services, food and beverages, real estate and pharmaceutical. Francisco Arias co-heads the M&A practice alongside Roberto Vidal and Aristides Anguizola, with Vidal active in M&A and regulatory matters, having participated in transactions for clients in the insurance, ports, energy and real estate sectors, while Anguizola assists clients in a range of corporate and commercial matters. Inocencio Galindo benefits from his expertise in project development and public procurement in corporate matters, and international associate Miguel Arias M is also a key contact.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has extensive knowledge of Panamanian regulations and has supported us on several fronts when we've needed them. They are always attentive and available to answer our questions.'

  • ‘They stand out for their extensive specialised knowledge and their availability to answer our questions. Roberto Vidal is always very helpful and has in-depth knowledge of Panamanian regulations and, in general, of rules pertaining to M&A processes and tax matters.'

Key clients

  • Delivery Hero Panama
  • Mercantil Holding Financiero Internacional

Work highlights

Advised Platinum Brands on the acquisition of assets related to the operation of the KFC and Dairy Queen franchises in the Republic of Panama, previously owned by Franquicias Panameñas.

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Practice head

Francisco Arias; Roberto Vidal; Aristides Anguizola