ARIFA, at the forefront of Panama`s legal industry since 1914, provides comprehensive advisory services to international financial institutions, multinational corporations and some of Panama`s largest national companies. ARIFA has long been known for structuring innovative solutions in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and financing transactions and also has a strong offshore practice. The firm`s lawyers, many of whom have been trained at leading law schools in the U.S. and Europe or trained at New York law firms, are the backbone of the firm`s success. “I have worked with Alejandro Fung and have found that he is very hands-on when it comes to real estate business decisions and is familiar with real estate law and current business practices in Panama. His insight has literally saved me thousands of dollars in legal and other fees. Our teams are trained to work beyond our borders and serve clients around the world, both for their legal needs in Panama and for managing legal services throughout Latin America. LOVILL brings together true multidisciplinary teams in these areas, making the firm a preferred choice for advising on local and international transactions. Galindo, Arias & López is a full-service Panamanian law firm with a 50-year tradition of excellence and a commitment to providing the highest quality legal services and ethical standards. The firm has established long-term relationships with high-calibre local and international clients, with business interests in Panama and abroad. GALA stands out for its expertise in complex regulatory matters, local and cross-border transactions, complex asset and project finance transactions in highly regulated industries, and exceptional experience in dispute resolution, serving clients in Panama`s main business areas: aviation, energy, telecommunications, banking, finance, infrastructure, real estate, transport and logistics, tourism and trade. Icaza, Gonzalez-Ruiz & Aleman provides sophisticated tailor-made solutions to leading corporations, international institutions and public bodies, while striving to provide private clients with individualized and partner-led legal advice. Our services in this area include: the application of labour law measures presented by the government due to Covid-19 and the reopening of the areas of activity and policies with which they must comply, including the application and implementation of measures such as teleworking, reduction of working hours, suspension, the creation, monitoring and support of the hygiene committee, training and legal advice for staff and management.
“Lovill is an excellent law firm that listens to client needs and approaches a range of legal services very effectively.” For LOVILL, each case is a unique problem that requires a tailor-made solution and strategy that takes into account the legal, procedural and economic implications. We have extensive experience in civil litigation before Panamanian courts, domestic and international arbitrations, complex multi-jurisdictional negotiations and litigation involving asset recovery, cross-border insolvency proceedings and complex corporate structures, as well as strategic advice to avoid litigation. The CTA was enacted on January 1, 2021 as part of the National Defence Authorization Act to prevent businesses from being used to circumvent money laundering regulations or conceal other illegal activities. The CTA requires businesses to report beneficial ownership information using a beneficial ownership registry maintained by the U.S. Treasury`s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Litigation and Dispute Resolution: The law firm has a long-standing and highly experienced litigation practice. GALA`s litigators have successfully argued for clients in a wide range of industries, including energy industry leaders Petroterminal de Panama and Naturgy Panama. Recent successes include advising the Panama Canal Authority`s (ACP) international legal team on Panamanian law issues in the recent CPA contract for the contractor responsible for the Panama Canal expansion project. Our team: Our employees include lawyers with many years of experience in various areas of expertise as well as young lawyers.
This means that our firm is constantly innovating and adapting to the needs of today`s world, allowing us to offer our clients the best legal talent in the region. Real Estate: The practice focuses on complex real estate development projects, zoning and condominiums (horizontal ownership) and other regulatory issues. The team actively advises the developer of the 1,400-hectare Ciudad Costa Verde project on all legal matters, including regulatory, transactional and tax matters. LOVILL has a team of lawyers specialized in banking, financial and securities law advice. The LOVILL team is trained to provide its clients with comprehensive legal advice on financial transactions and regulatory aspects in the Republic of Panama. Regularly advised the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on legal matters related to Penonome II (wind power project) and the fourth transmission line – a $500 million megaproject under development in the Republic of Panama. Advising the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which will advise Empresa de Transmision Electrica, S.A. (ETESA) on the development and tendering of the fourth transmission line in the Republic of Panama, a project that will likely be the first to be decided under the new Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Law. LOVILL has an outstanding track record of diversity in leadership roles within our team. We believe that merit and performance are essential in the selection and promotion of our legal and support team.
The firm: Supported by excellent academic credentials and extensive experience in legal advice, the firm serves the individual needs of a respected and diverse clientele. The firm is recognized for its strong integrity, its ability to successfully resolve legal issues in demanding cases, and the reliability and trust that its lawyers and staff offer to its clients. AFRA has a strong local practice and focuses on international companies that come to Panama to conduct business operations. It also has a representative group of local businesses operating in key sectors of the economy. The firm`s corporate practice is complemented by the services offered by the British Virgin Islands office. “The M&M team is always available and ready to work quickly. The advice is always solid and deep. I always work with M&M when I need high-quality, real-time legal advice. Real Estate: LOVILL provides legal advice on all aspects of real estate law in Panama. Our clients in this sector are local and international developers and investors who have worked hand in hand with LOVILL to develop large real estate projects ranging from residential and commercial developments, hotels, shopping centers, projects in the historic center of Panama and private infrastructure in general.
Provide regular legal advice to Metro de Panama on issues related to the EPC contract for the construction of lines 1 and 2 of the Panama City metro system. Many Panamanian companies also have offices in major offshore jurisdictions, including Belize, the British Virgin Islands and the Bahamas, and some have offices in the United Kingdom and Uruguay to serve international clients in Europe and South America. Panama`s offshore work has again come under intense international scrutiny with the publication of the Pandora Papers in September 2021, shortly before the publication of this year`s edition. Global concern about the integrity of the offshore market in the jurisdiction appears to be growing, with uncertain consequences for companies looking to cultivate an international customer base. While the Panama Paper revelations of 2016 eventually led to the bankruptcy of Mossack Fonseca, the focus this year has been on market leader ALCOGAL, a company specializing in a wide range of activities. The firm issued the following statement: “The commercial service offered by Alcogal is an aspect of our broad range of legal services. With respect to these specific activities, Alcogal complies with all legal requirements for business formation and business services in full compliance with all applicable requirements in each jurisdiction in which we operate. » International reach: The firm advises on local and cross-border transactions, assists some of the major international companies operating in the region and also provides legal assistance to local clients travelling abroad. “The project and energy team has extensive industry knowledge and experience, which facilitates the development of legal strategies to achieve our goals as a company.” Provide ongoing legal advice to Panama Ports Company (a member of Hutchinson Ports Holdings) on matters related to the development and operation of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal.
With nearly a century of world-class legal advice, Morgan & Morgan has established itself as the largest full-service law firm in Panama, regularly assisting local and multinational companies from various sectors, well-known financial institutions, government agencies and individual clients. “This firm provides high-quality advice in all areas and is well known and highly respected in the courts and the legal community.” Since then, Icaza`s partners, Gonzalez-Ruiz & Aleman, have contributed significantly to Panama`s jurisprudential structure and conception, with a number of its lawyers leaving an indelible impression in public service as pioneers who helped create the country`s legal structure.
