Lawyers in Panama
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311 lawyers listed
Abdel Almengor
Lawyer
Infante & Pérez Almillano
Abel Castillo
Associated
LAC Legal
Abel Cubas
Associate
LAC Legal
Adolfo González-Ruiz
Corporate Law, Company Formation and Management and Public Contracting.
Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán
Adriano Correa E.
Director of Litigation and Arbitration
Quijano & Associates
Adrián Rivera
Junior Associate Areas of Experience Litigation & Arbitration. Commercial Public procurement Real Estate Energy Immigration Foreign investments Representative Experience Regulatory structuring of an international airline Regulatory structuring and public tender of solar power companies Corporate and real estate structuring of coffee farms Corporate and operational structuring of several foreign companies (retail, wholesale and service) Registration and licensing of major gaming enterprises Corporate and financial structuring related to hotel industry Free trade zone and call center business registration and development Strategic partners in Panama for several international immigration firms
Pardini & Asociados
Albalira Montúfar
Albalira Montufar is a partner at Morgan & Morgan and heads the immigration practice of the firm. For over 15 years, she has led some of the most important projects in Panama involving foreign personnel. Her expertise legal advising in matters related to immigration and labor law, including work and residence permits, visas and citizenship applications, as well as advising multinational corporations with such processes when establishing headquarters in Panama. Prior to joining Morgan & Morgan, Ms. Montufar was a Partner at a consulting regional firm specializing in corporate labor and immigration counsel and related affairs. Who´s Who Legal and Latin Lawyer have recognized Ms. Montufar as a leading immigration lawyer in Panama. Ms. Montufar is a member of the Panama Bar Association and chaired its immigration commission in 2019-2021. Albalira has been a speaker on multiple conferences and forums and participates actively in advising on immigration matters to Panama’s Executive Branch, drafting and reviewing regulations related to immigration. In addition, she has contributed to the Panama chapter of Chambers Corporate Immigration Practice Guide 2023, the first edition of this guide globally. Ms. Montufar holds an LL.B. in Law and Political Sciences, from the Universidad de Panama (J.D. equivalent); Postgraduate Degree in International Trade and a Master in Negotiation, Administration and Execution of Commercial Treaties from the Universidad Latinoamericana de Comercio Exterior in Panama; and an LL.M. in International and Comparative Law from The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. She is admitted to practice law in the Republic of Panama.
Morgan & Morgan
Alberto Levy Abadi
Partner
Delvalle, Escalona, Levy & Corró
Alejandro Abood Alfaro
Partner
Infante & Pérez Almillano
Alejandro Aleman
Partner - Head of Practice Alejandro is a Partner currently co-leading the Commercial Department. He is dedicated to assisting clients with their daily business needs. Moreover, he provides crucial support in complex transactions, including acquisitions and the purchase or sale of significant market players. His extensive expertise lies in providing legal tax advice, covering areas such as tax regulations, special tax regimes, and international tax law. Alejandro consistently contributes to financing projects by collaborating with both lending entities and debtors, and he plays a key role in structuring collateral packages. Additionally, Alejandro provides valuable advice on corporate issues among shareholders, which involves drafting, structuring, and negotiating shareholder agreements, as well as designing essential corporate instruments.
Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez
Alejandro Chevalier
Alejandro E. Chevalier is an associate at Morgan & Morgan and works in the firm's Litigation and Arbitration Department. Mr. Chevalier regularly represents Panamanian and international clients, including energy, construction, transportation, ports, and telecommunications services providers in both complex commercial and investment disputes and negotiations in anticipation of these. He specializes in matters related to the resolution of international disputes, as well as in litigation and arbitration proceedings contemplated, on one hand, under Panamanian law before the different arbitration centers and judicial entities of the Republic of Panama, and, on the other hand, involving the law of multiple jurisdictions under international arbitration rules such as ICSID, UNCITRAL, and ICC. Prior to joining Morgan & Morgan in 2021, Mr. Chevalier worked as an international lawyer in the International Department of Akerman LLP (Miami, Florida). He also completed an internship at the International Arbitration Department of Hogan Lovells US LLP (Miami, Florida). During this time, Mr. Chevalier primarily represented Latin American and European investors, multinational companies, and State agencies in a variety of cross-border disputes, including international commercial and investment arbitration proceedings under several arbitration rules such as ICC, UNCITRAL, FINRA, and the AAA's international branch, the ICDR. Also, Mr. Chevalier represented international clients in enforcement and annulment proceedings of arbitral awards, and in judgment domestication disputes before U.S. federal courts. In June 2020, Mr. Chevalier participated as a lawyer in the longest virtual hearing ever organized to date by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. He is a member of the National Bar Association of Panama, Young ICCA, ICDR Young & International, ICC YAAF, the New York University Alumni Association, and the Spanish Arbitration Club (CEA). In addition, he is co-founder and member of the board of directors of Panama Young Arbitrators (PANYARB), serves as the Panamanian Editorial Director for the Legal (LIR) and constantly publishes about legal, commercial, and political issues. Mr. Chevalier obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Law and Political Science (Summa Laude) from the Faculty of Law of the Universidad Catolica Santa Maria La Antigua in Panama (2017); he was also awarded an academic scholarship to participate in the International Law Exchange Program of the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas ICADE-ICAI in Madrid, Spain (2015); and earned an LL.M. from the New York University School of Law, along with an Advanced Professional Certificate in Law and Business (APCLB) from New York University's Stern School of Business (2018). In addition, Mr. Chevalier graduated from the University of Miami School of Law with an LL.M. in International Arbitration (2019). Mr. Chevalier is licensed to practice law in the State of New York, U.S. and in the Republic of Panama. He is fluent in Spanish and English and is advanced in French.
Morgan & Morgan
Alejandro Chevalier
Associate
Britton & Iglesias
Alejandro Ferrer
Partner (1998).
Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
Alejandro Fung Mangravita
Partner
LOVILL
Alejandro Vasquez
Alejandro Vasquez Vallarino is a senior associate in the Corporate Law Department of the firm. Mr. Vasquez V. regularly represents local and international clients in matters related to mergers and acquisitions, joint-ventures, capital markets, debt and collateral structuring, and corporate re-organizations. He also specializes in public policy and legal research in fields such as mining, energy, aviation, special economic zones, tax, and new technologies (blockchain and cryptocurrency). Prior to joining our legal team, Mr. Vasquez V. gained experience as a senior associate in a major local firm. During this time, he participated and co-lead various commercial transactions, advising public entities, startups, franchises, and private companies of sectors such as mining and metals, construction, retail, hospitality, among others. Mr. Vasquez V. obtained an LL.B. with honors (Magna Cum Laude) in Law and Political Science from Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua in Panama (2015). He later completed an LL.M. in the University of Pennsylvania Law School, U.S.A. (2016) and in turn, obtained a Business and Law Certificate at the Wharton School of this same university (2016). Mr. Vasquez V. is admitted to practice law in the Republic of Panama.
Morgan & Morgan
Alexis Medina
Alexis Medina is a Senior Associate at Morgan & Morgan. Mr. Medina has over 15 years of experience in the Wealth-Management and Private Banking industry, focusing on company formation, design and implementation of cross-border structures and wealth planning and management. Since 2008 through 2013, Mr. Medina was the Executive Director of the Morgan & Morgan´s office in Singapore, dedicated to providing qualified legal advice as a foreign Law Practice, as well as services on corporate structuring, private foundations, trusts, and ship registration. Prior to becoming head of our Singapore office, Mr. Medina gained experience as an Associate attorney at MMG Trust (Panama), S.A., headquarters fiduciary activities of Morgan & Morgan in Panama; as well as Fiduciary Officer at Dresdner Private Banking International (DBPI), Dresdner Bank Lateinamerika AG, (DBLA), Panama Branch. As a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Mr. Medina has held several committee positions, both in the Panama and Singapore branches. He is also a member of the National Bar Association of Panama. Mr. Medina has authored “The Supply Contract under Panamanian Public Contracting Law”, 1997. Mr. Medina obtained an LL.B. from Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua (1997) and a LL.M. from the University of Boston, U.S.A. (1999). He is admitted to practice law in the Republic of Panama.
Morgan & Morgan
Alexis V. Herrera Ríos
Public Contracting & Privatization; Mergers, Acquisitions and Financing; Corporate Law; Maritime and Admiralty; Environmental and Energy Law; Labor & Employment; E-Commerce; Communications & IT; Litigation & Alternate Dispute Resolution.
Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán
Alexs Sugasty
Senior Associate
Quijano & Associates
Alfredo Fonseca Z.
Alfredo Fonseca is a Partner at Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán with fifteen years of experience in the profession. He specializes in Energy & Hydrocarbons, Maritime and Admiralty Law, Banking & Finance, and Corporate Law. He has been part of the team involved in several high-profile transactions in the Energy and Infrastructure sectors, specifically for project financing and mergers and acquisitions.
Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán
Alfredo Ramírez Jr
Partner Alfredo is a Partner in the Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Banking and Insurance Departments. He is dedicated to assisting clients with a wide range of legal needs, including litigation and project financing. His expertise encompasses advising on capital markets, regulated industries, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. Additionally, Alfredo has a distinguished track record in leadership roles. He served as a Board Member of the Panama Canal Authority from 2000 to 2013. He also participated in the Presidential Advisory Commission on banking legislation and the amendments to constitutional titles related to the Panama Canal. Currently, he is a member of the Board of Directors of Banesco, S.A.
Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez
Alfredo Ramírez Pabón
Associate Alfredo has been an Associate in our Commercial Department since 2015. He initially joined our firm as a legal assistant while completing his university studies in Law and Political Sciences. Throughout his tenure, Alfredo has provided counsel to a diverse range of clients, including local enterprises and multinational corporations, on a variety of domestic and cross-border issues. His expertise spans various areas, including mergers and acquisitions, project financing, corporate law, regulatory and antitrust matters, and real estate transactions.
Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez
Allen Candanedo
Allen Candanedo is a Senior Associate in the Intellectual Property Department of Morgan & Morgan. Mr. Candanedo focuses his practice on all matters related to Intellectual Property Law, including the registration and protection of trademarks, as well as litigation related to oppositions against trademark registrations, cancellations, and criminal prosecutions against all sorts of infringements on Intellectual Property Rights. He is also well known for his practice in franchising and distribution agreements by assisting clients entering commercial relations with Panamanian counterparties. Prior to joining Morgan & Morgan, Mr. Candanedo was in charge of the IP Department of a local law firm for ten years. He coordinated and managed relations with international correspondents regarding trademark registration, protection, and international litigation in North, Central, and South America from this position. Likewise, he attained experience in customer service and investor-relation fields in Panama and the Colon Free Zone. In pro-bono matters, he frequently advises and serves as a speaker for non-profit organizations on trademark registration and protection issues. Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 recognized Mr. Candanedo as a leading lawyer Intellectual Property. He graduated from the Universidad Catolica Santa María La Antigua, Law School, in Panama. He completed the program of Orientation in the U.S. Legal System at the International Law Institute at the George Washington University Law School, in Washington, United States of America. Completed the IP Program at the International Law Institute at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and obtained a Degree in Negotiations, Treaties, and International Trade from ULACEX, Panama, in collaboration with Universidad de Santiago de Chile. Mr. Candanedo is a member of the American Association of Intellectual Property (AIPLA), Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI), and the International Trademark Association (INTA). He is admitted to practice law in the Republic of Panama.
Morgan & Morgan
Ana Carolina Castillo
Ana Carolina Castillo Solis is a Partner in the Corporate Law Department of the firm. She specializes in energy transactions and advisory work in corporate and commercial, finance, mergers and acquisitions, among others. Ms. Castillo regularly advises clients in energy (power), finance, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions, among others. In recent years, she has been particularly active advising clients involved in the generation of energy, including hydro, wind, thermal, and solar projects. She has represented investors, developers and financial institutions in a wide variety of transactions including project finance, regulatory, licensing, permits, environmental and administrative law. She has served as Vice Chair of the Energy Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Panama (AmCham). In addition, Ms. Castillo is a member of the Panamanian Association of Business Executives (APEDE) and an affiliate of the Women’s Directors Association of Panama (ADP). She is also involved in the pro bono activities of the firm, having served as director of an environmental NGO, and regularly advising various NGOs on their legal issues. Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, and Who’s Who Legal have recognized Ms. Castillo as a leading lawyer in projects and energy, banking and finance, and corporate law. Ms. Castillo obtained a Bachelor of Law and Political Science (Summa Cum Laude) from the Law School of Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua in Panama; she also participated in the International Law Exchange Program at Universidad Catolica Argentina in Buenos Aires, Argentina; and furthermore, obtained an LL.M. in International Business and Economic Law (with honors) from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., U.S.A. Furthermore, she coursed a Taxation program in the Universidad Especializada del Contador Publico Autorizado in Panama and she also coursed an Electric Market program with the World Energy Council and the Electric Engineering Faculty of the Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá. Ms. Castillo Solis is admitted to practice law in the Republic of Panama.
Morgan & Morgan
Ana Cristina Negrón
Associate Ana Cristina is an Associate in the Commercial Department of the firm, and actively participates in our tax practice. She provides invaluable assistance to international corporate clients operating in Panama. Her expertise includes advising on a wide range of commercial transactions, acquisitions, obtaining regulatory permits, registrations in special zones, real estate matters, and dealing with government entities. Additionally, Ana Cristina offers strategic advice on corporate structuring and frequently collaborates in due diligence processes conducted by our clients. She adeptly represents our clients before various entities, including Multinational Companies Headquarters, the Panama Pacific Agency, the Colon Free Trade Zone, the Gaming Control Board, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Commerce and Industries, among others. Her dedication extends to addressing tax inquiries, ensuring compliance with incentive laws and special economic areas requirements.
Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez