Projects & Energy
Latin America Guide 2025 : Panama
Band 2
About
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Recent relevant experience includes among others:
Advising, for more than 20 years, Minera Panama, S.A. in connection with the US$6.7 Billion open-pit copper mining project Cobre Panamá, the biggest private sector investment in Panama history.
Advising Metro de Panama, S.A. in connection with Line 1, 2 and 3 of the Metro of Panama.
Advising Hitachi, Ltd.; Hitachi Rail STS; and Mitsubishi Corporation on their negotiation of an Agreement with Metro de Panamá, S.A., in connection to their participation as Nominated Subcontractor in the Metro of Panama Line 3 Project.
Advising International Finance Corporation on the development and bidding of a project for the engineering design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of the US$500 million fourth transmission line in the Republic of Panama.
Advising, for more than 20 years, Panama Ports Company, S.A. (member of Hutchinson Ports Holdings), currently developing and operating the Port of Balboa and the Port of Cristobal on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the Republic of Panama.
Chambers Review
Morgan & Morgan commands a strong reputation in the Panamanian market for advising well-known lenders, as well as high-profile sponsors, on the financing and development of infrastructure and energy projects. The Panama City-based team possesses strong experience representing clients in public bidding processes, in addition to advising on public contracts and service agreements with concessionaires. The department's expertise in the power arena continues to stand out, especially when it comes to regulatory and permitting matters.
Work Highlights
- Morgan & Morgan advised Avanzalia Panama, an affiliate of Spanish energy company AVANZALIA SOLAR, on the operation of the Penonomé Solar Project, a photovoltaic power plant with an installed capacity of 100MW.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Morgan & Morgan has an experienced, flexible and solution-oriented team, with a deep understanding of the sector. The lawyers handle every task with the utmost urgency and attention."
"Morgan & Morgan has an experienced, flexible and solution-oriented team, with a deep understanding of the sector. The lawyers handle every task with the utmost urgency and attention."
Notable Practitioners
Based in Panama City, well-regarded partner Ramón Varela is routinely instructed by financial institutions to advise on their involvement in project finance mandates, as well as by clients in the development and operational phases of energy projects.
"Ramón Varelaisabsolutelysolidandhe knows the industry verywell. Besidesbeingfriendlyand accommodating, he is commercially minded, so we can always depend on him to deliver."
Active partner Inocencio Galindo regularly counsels well-known lenders, as well as sponsors, on the financing and development of infrastructure projects in Panama. He is also adept at assisting with the negotiation of commercial agreements, as well as advising on regulatory mandates.
"Inocencio Galindo is a great professional with good communication and analytical skills."
Up-and-coming partner Ana Carolina Castillo Solís continues to be singled out for praise by clients for her knowledge of Panama's energy sector.
"Ana Carolina Castillo Solís is a stellar lawyer who is incredible when it comes to EPC contracts."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan & Morgan
Panama
Members
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Alejandro Vasquez
Arantxa Fernandez
Ariana Linares
Aristides Anguizola
Carlos Ernesto Gonzalez Ramirez
Clarissa Vega
Head of Department
Katia Pallares
Maria Eugenia Brenes
Miguel Arias
Miguel Arias M.
Head of Department
Clients
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Avanzalia
Banistmo Investment Corporation
CIFI
Central American Bank of Economic Integration (CABEI)
Desarrollos Hidroelectricos
Elecnor
Electron Investment
Empower Leasing Corp.
Empresa Nacional de Energia (EMNADESA)
First Quantum Minerals
First Transit de Panama
Hidroelectrica Bajos del Totuma
Hidrotenencias
Hitachi Ltd.
Hitachi Rail STS
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Metro de Panama
Minera Panama
Ministry of Public Works of Panama
Mitsubishi Corporation
Panama Ports
The AES Corporation
Thesan
Industries
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Banks
Construction
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Industrial Engineering
Mining and Metals
Real Estate
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities