Monica Moreno

Monica Moreno is a Senior Associate at SIGMA International and Global Market Attorneys, a boutique law firm based in Panama that specializes in complex transactions, including corporate and project financings, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets. She has been with SIGMA since January 2017 and has a robust background in legal services, particularly in banking and finance, energy, and corporate law.135

Education and Career Background

Monica holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Banking and Financial Law from Boston University (2010-2011) and a Bachelor of Laws (Licenciatura en Derecho y Ciencias Políticas) from Universidad de Panamá (2003-2009). Before her current role, she worked as General Counsel at Grupo Ecos (2014-2017) and as an Associate at Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega (2012-2014). She also has experience as a Foreign Attorney at Arnold & Porter, Kaye Scholer LLP in Washington, D.C., and as Senior Legal Counsel at Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex) from 2006 to 2014.234

Expertise

Monica is recognized for her expertise in structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex transactions. She has represented significant national and international banks and corporations, particularly in infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Her skills encompass various areas, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance, and cross-border transactions.234

Professional Affiliations

She is a member of the Asociación de Directoras de Panamá and is fluent in both Spanish and English, which enhances her ability to work on international legal matters.23