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Joaquín De Obarrio

Partner | Joaquín has more than a decade of experience within the legal sector, specializing in Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution across industries such as Shipping, Public Contracting, Retail, Real Estate, Labor, Distribution, Infrastructure and Construction, Energy and Natural Resources, Finance, and Health Services. · Patton, Moreno & Asvat

PanamaDispute Resolution, LitigationSpanish, English

About

Partner at Patton, Moreno & Asvat with more than a decade of experience specializing in complex litigation and dispute resolution across sectors such as shipping, public contracting, retail, real estate, labor, distribution, infrastructure and construction, energy and natural resources, finance and health services. He has advised the Republic of Panama in international disputes, represented state entities in international arbitrations, appeared before the Supreme Court of Panama in constitutional, civil and administrative proceedings, and advises multinational corporations on regulatory and operational matters in Panama.

Practice areas

Dispute ResolutionLitigationInternational ArbitrationShippingPublic ContractingReal EstateLabor & EmploymentInfrastructure & Construction

Office

Expertise

Maritime law and shipping disputesState representation in international arbitrationConstitutional and administrative litigationRegulatory compliance for multinationalsInfrastructure and construction disputes

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Political Science, Universidad Santa María La Antigua
  • LL.M., Tulane University (Freeman School of Law), New Orleans
  • Diploma in Maritime Litigation and Arbitration, International Maritime University of Panama
  • Diploma in Administrative Law (joint program with the Solicitor General’s Office and the University of Panama)

Admissions

  • Panama Bar Association

Languages

SpanishEnglish