Department profile
Britton & Iglesias - BRIG

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2026 : Panama


Britton & Iglesias - BRIG

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BRIG’s Dispute Resolution department is a highly specialized practice with a strong track record in complex commercial, construction, infrastructure, energy, banking, corporate and public law disputes. The team represents Panamanian and international clients in high-stakes litigation, domestic and international arbitration, administrative proceedings, insolvency-related matters, reorganizations, settlement negotiations and enforcement actions.

The department regularly handles disputes involving breach of contract, damages, shareholder conflicts, construction and infrastructure projects, State contracts, public procurement, regulatory matters, interim measures and the enforcement of contractual and arbitral rights. Its arbitration experience includes proceedings under leading institutional and ad hoc rules, including ICC, UNCITRAL, ICSID, the Panama Chamber of Commerce arbitration centre (CeCAP), the Panama Chamber of Construction arbitration centre (CESCON), and other regional forums.

BRIG’s lawyers combine courtroom experience, arbitral expertise and industry knowledge, and are also appointed or requested to act as arbitrators, mediators, dispute board members and experts. The team is active in Panama’s main legal and business associations, including the ICC Panama Chapter, construction law associations, arbitration and mediation centres, insolvency initiatives and other organizations connected to Panama’s commercial and infrastructure sectors.

Industries (14)

  • Construction
  • Insurance
  • Banking & Finance
  • Energy
  • Telecommunications
  • Real Estate
  • Hotel and Tourism
  • Government institutions
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Entertainment and Recreation
  • Utilities
  • Agriculture
  • Others

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Panama

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Britton & Iglesias - BRIG is a dynamic dispute resolution boutique with a bench of practitioners who regularly assist notable Panamanian and international clients from the construction, energy, and banking and finance sectors with their commercial and administrative litigation proceedings. The team regularly assists with breach of contract, damages claims and shareholder disputes. The department is also well versed in domestic and international arbitration proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Britton & Iglesias - BRIG represented the depositors of Fundación RFQ in a claim against the Superintendence of Banks of Panama.

Strengths

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  • With Britton & Iglesias - BRIG we get good response times with attention to detail. The firm understands proceedings very well and has professionals with good experience in tribunals.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Eric Britton
    Band 2Eric Britton

    Eric Britton

    Eric Britton continues to win considerable praise from respondents for his experience in Panama's dispute resolution arena, particularly in arbitration.

    • Eric Britton expertly formulates strategies to resolve problems of any calibre in an efficient manner.

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Ranked Individuals at Britton & Iglesias - BRIG (1)

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Members

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  • Marcela Olarte

  • Carlos Saavedra

  • Santiago Montero

  • Moisés Robles

  • David De La Rosa

  • Alejandro E. Chevalier

  • Eric Britton

    Head of Department

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