Latin America Guide 2026 : Panama
Ranked Individual
Provided by FABREGA MOLINO
We advise on the full range of corporate, commercial and mergers and acquisitions matters.
Our professional lawyers will set us apart from other firms and allow us to offer our clients unparalleled depth and breadth of global service.
Our practice includes negotiation and drafting of contracts and other commercial documents of all kinds, including those concerning manufacture, product licensing and distribution, export-import, real property, loans, financings, advises on whether to be carried out in Panama or elsewhere, and advises on anti-trust and unfair competition legislation.
We represent clients with all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments and strategic transactions, leveraged buyouts; “going private” transactions; cross-border transactions; and equity investments in public and private companies, from structure and strategy to negotiation and documentation.
Our firm has represented institutional and corporate clients in transactions of all sizes, many of them, involving complex tax, securities, intellectual property, corporate governance and labor issues that are handled by a cross-disciplinary team of our attorneys.
When approaching transactions, we are also able to draw on our widely known government regulatory experience and other resources to evaluate and address critical deal issues.
Provided by Chambers
FABREGA MOLINO's admired advisory and transactional corporate team is noted in the market for its representation of clients from the food and beverage and healthcare sectors. The department frequently provides counsel on asset and share purchase agreements and related due diligence, as well as joint ventures. The firm is also retained by clients to advise on corporate governance issues in Panama.
Provided by Chambers
FABREGA MOLINO assisted Smartfit with the indirect acquisition of 10% of the shares of Smartfit Peru through the acquisition of 100% of the shares of LatamGym, the holding company of Smartfit Peru.
Provided by Chambers
FABREGA MOLINO provides a commercial approach that ensures maximum harmonisation across jurisdictions, while achieving compliance with local law.
Provided by Chambers
Juan Pablo Fábrega's ability to interpret and apply diverse ideas within the framework of Panamanian law is impressive.
Head of Corporate/M&A
Provided by FABREGA MOLINO
José Agustín Preciado
Head of Department
Juan Raul Sosa
Pablo Martinelli
Federico Moreno
Ana Lorena Morales
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