Specialties
Legal Division
We have a team of expert lawyers dedicated to provide strong, strategic legal advice to protect our clients’ interests in all legal aspects of their business.
Legal Division
Commercial Law
The main procedures and services we handle for legal needs of companies and businesses are:
- Incorporation of International Business Corporation (S.A.).
- Incorporation of Partnership Companies.
- Incorporation of Private Interest Foundations.
- Incorporation of Nonprofit Organizations (NPO).
- Incorporation of Associations, Sport Clubs and any other legal entity.
- Drafting and preparation of Commercial Contracts: Purchase & Sale, Mortgage, Leasing, Professional services, Sponsorship, among others.
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Administrative Law
The main procedures and services we handle related to Public administration and government regulations are:
- Proceedings before the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Authority (ACODECO).
- Proceedings before the Community Justice House of Peace.
- Obtaining suitability and licenses.
- Obtaining licenses for Insurance, Reinsurance and Financial companies.
- Obtaining of business licenses with or without Regulated activities.
- Obtaining Authorization to Receive Income Tax-deductible Donations.
- Obtaining permits from the National Customs Authority.
- Obtaining Certifications from Government entities.
- Property Transfer Exemption by Donation.
- Review and Appeal Resources.
- Legal Representation in Traffic Accident hearings.
- Reinstatement of Corporations and Private Interest Foundations at the General Directorate of Revenue and Public Registry in Panama.
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Civil Law
The main procedures we handle to solve your legal needs in civil matters are:
- Civil Liability Complaints.
- Ordinary civil Proceedings of low and high value.
- Executive Proceedings.
- Drafting and Preparation of Wills.
- Probate Process (Testate and intestate).
- Drafting of contracts.
- Precautionary measures (seizure and distraint actions).
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Criminal Law
The main procedures we handle to manage your criminal matters are:
- Complaints.
- Claims.
- Third-Party intervention.
- Representation in Criminal hearing regarding negligent or intentional crime, charge filing, Precautionary measures, discharges.
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International Law and Diplomatic Affairs
The main activities we handle in matters that cross national borders are:
- International Contracts.
- Exequatur Processes.
- Diplomatic Affairs.
- Advisory services to Embassies and Consulates .
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Insurance and Reinsurance Law
The main procedures we handle in matters related to insurance and policies are:
- Insurance Contracts (Policies).
- Product Approval.
- Obtaining Operating Licenses.
- Proceedings before the Superintendence of Insurance and Reinsurance of Panama.
- Appeals.
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Family Law
The main procedures we handle to support our clients in their family legal matters are:
- Civil Marriage.
- Prenuptial Agreement.
- Divorce on different grounds and Legal separation.
- Child support.
- Child Custody and Visitation.
- Parenting Plans and time-sharing issues.
- Guardianships.
- Paternity suits.
- Adoption process in Panama.
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Intellectual Property
The main procedures we handle to protect and value our clients’ creations and rights are:
- Trademarks and Trade Names Registration in Panama.
- Foreign Trademark Registration.
- Copyright.
- Domain names Registration.
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Labor Law
The main procedures we handle for the labor relations of our clients are:
- Labor Lawsuits.
- Representation in claims before the Conciliation and Decision Boards of the Ministry of Labor.
- Labor Contracts and amendments.
- Termination Notices.
- Workers’ compensation.
- Consulting and Job Training for Companies.
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Migration Law
The main procedures we handle for immigration and labor immigration matters are:
- Acquisition of Panamanian Citizenship (Naturalization).
- Travel authorizations for minors.
- Non-resident Permits: Visa for Tourists, domestic workers, temporary and technical workers, Passengers and Crew in transit, Entertainment Workers, Passers-by or Partial Workers, short stay, among others.
- Labor Immigration Law (work permits).
- Temporary Resident Permits: Labor Reasons, Investment Reasons; Special Policies, Educational reasons, Religious reasons, among others..
- Permanent Resident Permits: Economic Reasons: Economic Reasons; Special Policies: Retired Independent, Retired or Pensioned, Investor of a Call Center or Calling Center for Commercial use, Investor of the Film and Audiovisual Industry, Investor of the Panama-Pacific Special Economic Area; Labor Reasons: 10% and 15% quota; Aviation companies; Married to a Panamanian Citizen, Dependents of Permanent Resident, Foreigners with Panamanian children; Foreign Professional, Panama Italy Agreement, Panama Friendly Nations, Diplomats who have ceased service in their missions, among others.
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Other Legal Specialties
In addition to our main legal specialties, we handle other formalities that may be essential for your specific needs, such as:
- Retainer service, for ongoing legal needs.
- Notary Services.
- Legal Audit.
- International Correspondents.
- Customs Matters and Formalities (Container or cargo release, payment of customs duty, customs declarations).
- Resident Agent of Ships.
- Obtaining Permits and Licenses from the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP).
- Staff training in Insurance and car accidents matters.
- Drafting of all types of legal and judicial Powers and documents.
- Translation of Documents.
- Document Authentication and Apostille
- Assistance and guidance for opening Bank Accounts.
